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Acute Kidney Injury

A condition where the kidneys suddenly lose their function, which can be caused by chlorine dioxide toxicity.

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Jan 6, 2026
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How do kidneys process gelatin and are there risks for people with preexisting kidney disease?

Gelatin is both a food ingredient (derived from collagen) and, in medicine, a synthetic colloid used for intravenous volume expansion; clinical studies and systematic reviews signal possible harms to ...

Jan 18, 2026
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What mechanisms explain chlorine dioxide‑induced acute kidney injury and hemolysis reported in toxicology case reports?

Chlorine dioxide and its salt precursors (chlorite/chlorate) are strong oxidants that, when ingested at toxic doses, produce oxidative damage to red blood cells causing methemoglobinemia and intravasc...