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Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.
Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.