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Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.
The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.