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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.
In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.
Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.