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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.
Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.
Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.