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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).
Warfarin was developed as a consequence of the study of a strange bleeding disorder that suddenly occurred in cattle on the northern prairies of the United States in the early 1900s.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.