In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
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Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.
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