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Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.
For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.