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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.
All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.
Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.