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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.
HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.