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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.
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.
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