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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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Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.
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In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.
Routes of infection for pyelonephritis.
Cataract. When the pupil is dilated, an abnormal opacity or whiteness of the lens can be observed in
Abnormalities Caused by Cardiac Pathology
Calcium channels and muscle contraction: (a) Calcium channels open as the action potential travels ...
A valve corroded by nitric acid. Hazardous materials releases are often caused by using incompatible ...
Goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland caused by an iodine deficiency