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Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.
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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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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.
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Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.