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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.
Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.