Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) of human metaphase chromosomes
