Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.
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Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.
Rectovaginal fistula. It is an abnormal passageway between the rectum and vagina.
