Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.
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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
Checking teeth and other physical examinations are an important part of horse care.
Dorsiflexion Dorsiflexion–Bending a body part backward.
Contrasting Colors (Part 1)
John Tackett in spring of 2003 at age 15
Flail chest (Part 2)
Annotation of a DNA sequence containing part of the human beta-globin gene