Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.
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When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
Classification of bones by shape.
elbow bones
shoulder bones
Facial Anatomy
The cranium of a young infant changes dramatically in shape with age. Initially the child has severa
