In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.
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More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.
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Part of the Hubble Ultra-Deep Field image showing a typical section of space containing galaxies int
A typical 1/2 inch drive air impact wrench. The direction of rotation can be changed to loosen or ...