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Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.