In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.
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Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.
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According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.
