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Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.