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Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.
In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.
By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.