In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.
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Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.
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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
Vital signs for clients in metabolic alkalosis may reveal hypotension, bradycardia, and an irregular
