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About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.