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Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.
Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.
There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.