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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.
Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.