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This information does not constitute medical advice, and is for information and education purposes only. We cannot answer patient specific questions nor give any professional medical advice through e-mail. Please consult your physician for specific treatment recommendations. The information obtained through this service, and the information which you receive through the Internet is only for general guideline purposes, and is not an ultimate source of information, nor something which you should rely on as a sole source for your medical care. All medical and therapeutic decisions must come from your health care provider. The authors, editors, producers, sponsors, and contributors shall have no liability, obligation or responsibility to any person or entity for any loss, damage, adverse consequence alleged to have happened directly or indirectly as a consequence of this material, including without limitation incidental and consequential damages, personal injury, death, lost profits, lost data, business interruption. The terms and conditions of this agreement stipulate that the Nephron Information Center and its agents and subsidiaries will be held harmless from any claims arising out of use, misuse or interruption of this site.

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