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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During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.