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Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.
As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.
People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.