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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.
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An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.