In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.
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Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.
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Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.