In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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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).
Photograph of a child with a cochlear implant. This device sends electrical impulses directly to the
Underwater seal chest drainage device.
James A. Garfield lies mortally wounded. After failing to locate the bullet, surgeons called in Alex
Artificial Heart Device
Using the measuring device to give the correct dose to children