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All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.
Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).