Jennifer Simonson, Star Tribune   According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, an estimated figure of 44,000-98,000 patients die each year as a result of medical errors. Focusing on the medication error portion of the puzzle, it is estimated that approximately $2 billion is spent on treating hospitalized patients for preventable adverse drug [...]

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Teen lives 4 months with no heart, leaves hospital   By RASHA MADKOUR, Associated Press Writer Rasha Madkour, Associated Press Writer – Wed Nov 19, 4:29 pm ET Play Video ABC News  – Teen Receives New Heart   MIAMI – D’Zhana Simmons says she felt like a “fake person” for 118 days when she had no heart beating in her [...]

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Welcome to pharmacology!   Pharmacology is the study of drug actions on biological systems. It embraces knowledge of the sources, chemical properties, biological effects and therapeutic uses of drugs. Historically, the deep, deep roots of pharmacology go back to the ancient civilizations which used plants and plant extracts both in healing and as poisons. The [...]

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How to study for the final ·         Make sure that you are not studying by yourself.  Join a study group.  Each person in the group will bring strength and different viewpoints.  It is important to set rules for your study group. It is not a social event.  It is important that everyone reviews prior to attending study group.  Look [...]

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