Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.
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Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
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After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
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It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.
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You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.
A transgenic organism
Model Organism Drosophila
Marsupial mole
Model Organism Neurospora
Each experimental organism used in cell biology has advantages for certain types
The developing organism senses maternally transmitted environmental cues
