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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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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Patients who have been on total parenteral nutrition for more than a few days may need to have foods gradually reintroduced to give the digestive tract time to start working again.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
