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    Anemia in Kidney Disease and Dialysis
    Describes when anemia begins, its diagnosis, treatment, and causes other than kidney disease.... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    Eat Right to Feel Right on Hemodialysis
    Describes the effects that food, fluids, potassium, phosphorous, protein, sodium, and calories have on patients undergoing hemodialysis.... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    Hemodialysis Dose and Adequacy
    A resource for patients undergoing dialysis. Explains periodic tests and measurements such as the Kt/V and the URR.... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You
    Thorough description, with illustrations, of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and refusal of or withdrawal from treatment.... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy
    Describes the types of peritoneal dialysis, tests to determine efficiency, patient compliance with medical recommendations, and amounts of residual kidney function.... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Hemodialysis
    Describes how hemodialysis works, how people prepare for it, and the equipment and tests involved. Also provides information about dietary changes that may be beneficial and conditions secondary to k... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis
    Describes how peritoneal dialysis works, how people prepare for it, and the equipment and tests involved. Also provides information about dietary changes that may be beneficial and conditions seconda... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
    Explains how vascular access is created for hemodialysis, including arteriovenous fistulas, grafts, and catheters.... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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    American Kidney Fund
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    Database Updated: Friday, November 19, 2004