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All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.
Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.
Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.