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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.
For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.