In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
The acetic acid–acetate pair as a buffer system
The Alpha-Z Alphabetic Color-Coding System
Differences in the mitochondrial code and coding for the “21st and 22nd” amino acids