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Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.
The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.