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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
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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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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.