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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Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
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Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.
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The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.
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It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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