In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
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Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.
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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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The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.
