Chronic kidney disease speeds up hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. Heart disease is the most common cause of death in people with kidney failure. Bone disease (osteodystrophy). Abnormal levels of substances, such as calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D, can lead to bone disease.
the act of referring, or the state of being referred; as, reference to a chart for guidance. Reference (noun). that which refers to something; a specific direction of the attention; as, a reference in a text-book. Reference (noun).
1) In general, a device is a machine designed for a purpose. In a general context, a computer can be considered a device. 2) In the context of computer technology, a device is a unit of hardware , outside or inside the case or housing for the essential computer (processor, memory, and data paths) that is capable of providing input to the essential computer or of receiving output or of both.