60 to 70% of global cases of dementia can be attributed to what cause, according to the World Health Organization?

Health Trivia / December 25, 2025

Alzheimer's Disease. The total number of people with dementia is projected to near 75 million in 2030 and almost triple by 2050 to 132 million

What is a serious contraindication to the drug mephenytoin?

Health Trivia / December 25, 2025

Adams-Stokes Syndrome. In addition to heart block and sinus bradycardia, Adams-Stokes syndrome is one of the more serious contraindications to mephenytoin.

Which one of these medications is not used to treat anxiety?

Health Trivia / December 24, 2025

Zyprexa. Zyprexa is a neuroleptic medication.

About how many Americans are known to be allergic to nuts and nut products?

Health Trivia / December 24, 2025

3.3 Million. In some cases, severe nut allergies can lead to anaphylactic shock, including airway constriction and loss of blood pressure.

Disneyland Park in California shut down two cooling towers at its park in 2017 following an outbreak of which disease?

Health Trivia / December 23, 2025

Legionnaires' Disease. Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, sometimes found in water systems.

The medical term, "ophthalmic", is best defined as?

Health Trivia / December 23, 2025

Pertaining To The Eye. An ophthalmologist has at least 12 years of education following high school.