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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.