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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.
Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.