In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.