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    Kidney Stones in Adults
    Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. More than 1 million cases of kidney stones were diagnosed in 1985. It is estimated that 10 percent of all people in the United ... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    Medical Tests of Kidney Function
    Healthy kidneys remove wastes and excess fluid from the blood. Blood tests show whether the kidneys are failing to remove wastes. Urine tests can show how quickly body wastes are being removed and whe... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    What Are Kidney Stones
    This easy-to-read consumer health information document provides basic need-to-know information about kidney stones. The publication describes the function of the kidney, how stones develop in the kidn... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    Your Kidneys and How They Work
    This resource explains what kidneys do, why and how they fail, the signs and detection of kidney disease, and treatment of kidney disease.... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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