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Prolonged exposure to extreme heat and humidity increases risk of acute kidney injury
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Prolonged exposure to extreme heat and humidity increases risk of acute kidney injury

EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY IMAGE: HAYDEN HESS, PHD CREDIT: HAYDEN HESS Rockville, Md. (April 27, 2021)–Exposure to extreme heat (95 degrees Fahrenheit and above) and humidity for eight hours raises the core body temperature and causes dehydration, resulting in an increased risk of acute kidney injury, according to a new study. The researchers, from the Indiana University School...