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Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.
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.
More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.
The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.