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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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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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Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.