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More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.
Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.
Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.