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HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.
Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.
More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.