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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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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
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The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
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Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.