Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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In inpatient settings, adverse drug events account for an estimated one in three of all hospital adverse events. They affect approximately 2 million hospital stays every year, and prolong hospital stays by between one and five days.
