In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.
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Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.
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The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").
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Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
The scales of ecology.
Gravity Works at All Scales
The Wong/Baker FACES rating scale.
Many diesel fuel additives increase the cetane rating which results in improved fuel economy.