"It has really been proven to show dramatic improvement in both the condition of kidney function and quality of life, " he said.

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He added that the towers were in good condition, had no function, but were important to the aesthetic of the Holbeck area.

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While the risk reduction is relatively small, 10 percent, COPD is a common and life-threatening condition in which a decline in lung function can be slowed down but not reversed.

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Accordingly, models have been developed with Sony's unique "RGBW Coding" function, which facilitates low noise, high quality image capture even in low light condition, and the proprietary "HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie" function, which achieves brilliant color even when taking pictures against bright light.

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In Britain, a specialist must diagnose the condition and the child must show that he is unable to function properly in two different settings.

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And the stronger that family history, the greater a person's risk of having recurrent bouts of the condition and to report that it impaired his or her ability to function.

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Wells was born with a rare condition that left her without several fingers on each hand and with limited function in her lower legs.

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