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For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

