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The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 and occurred in Boston. A kidney from an identical twin was transplanted into his dying brother's body and was not rejected because it did not appear foreign to his body.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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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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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
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According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).