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Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.
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.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.