A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.
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Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
Principles of time management
Example of a patient’s ledger in practice management software.
