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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.
In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.