In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.
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Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.
An orange has four times the fiber of six ounces of orange juice
The Globe Fishery packs shrimp that weigh more than 1.91 ounces each in packages marked large ...
The Globe Fishery packs shrimp that weigh more than 1.91 ounces each in packages marked large ...