In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.
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Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
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The types of cancer that alpha interferons are used to treat include hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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