The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
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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.
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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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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.
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Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
Checkpoints in the cell cycle.
Plant cell to Label
Plant Cell
Major parts of the cell and the structures located inside the cell.
CRISPR T-Cell Editing
A comparison of a normal erythrocyte with sickle-cell anemia