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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.
Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.
In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.