In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
