Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.
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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.
Polaris system
The lymphatic system. Lymphatic vessels, major lymph nodes, and lymphatic organs. The direction of l