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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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Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.
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Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.
Malignant melanoma. This photograph demonstrates the highly characteristic color of this tumor.
The Spread of AIDS in Ohio, 1982–1990
Sol LeWitt, Wall Drawing #146A
In the 1960s, social psychologists did highly creative but controversial experiments. This photo, ...
Pour the injection system cleaning fluid into the open canister. Rubber gloves are highly ...
Wall of the Duodenum