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Anatomy and Function of the Urinary System

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Kidney Disease: Understanding Fluids

Healthy kidneys balance the amount of fluid that enters and leaves the body. If your kidneys can't maintain this fluid balance, you may need to limit your fluid intake.

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The Lungs

Detailed anatomical description of the lungs and lung transplantation in children

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Urology

How Your Kidneys Work

The kidneys' main job is to clean the blood. They filter wastes and excess fluids from thousands of pints of blood each day. Learn about their other roles as well.

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Hemodialysis Discharge

Hemodialysis is a treatment that takes over the essential functions of the kidney until you recover from the kidney disease, or obtain a kidney transplant. If you have end stage renal disease and are not eligible for a transplant, you will need to have hemodialysis for the rest of your life.

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