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Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).
One way to reduce acid reflux is to lose two or three pounds. Most people lose weight in the belly area first when they increase exercise, meaning that heartburn can be reduced quickly by this method.