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For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
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Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
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The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.