In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.
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Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.
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Ten Leading Causes of Death in Low-Income Countries, 2008