Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
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The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.