liver
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Other studies have shown the waste products in the fluid are absorbed into the bloodstream surrounding the brain, which eventually takes them to the kidneys and liver—where they’re removed from the body.
Scientists have identified these particles in marine animals, birds, and human tissues including blood, liver, and even brain samples.
From Science Daily
The California Department of Public Health reported 39 death cap-related illnesses, including four fatalities and three liver transplants, between Nov. 18 and Jan. 18.
From Los Angeles Times
Children whose mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugar during pregnancy and breastfeeding face a greater chance of developing fatty liver disease later in life.
From Science Daily
Kala-azar is spread by sandflies and is one of the most dangerous neglected tropical diseases, with a fatality rate of 95 percent if untreated, causing fever, weight loss, and enlargement of the spleen and liver.
From Barron's
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