In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.
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Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.
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In inpatient settings, adverse drug events account for an estimated one in three of all hospital adverse events. They affect approximately 2 million hospital stays every year, and prolong hospital stays by between one and five days.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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Sprinkle your whole-wheat toast with a dusting of cinnamon to spice up your morning