dialysis

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What is dialysis?

Dialysis is a method of removing toxic substances (impurities or wastes) from the blood when the kidneys are unable to do so.

Alternative Names:

Artificial kidneys; Hemodialysis; Peritoneal dialysis; Renal replacement therapy

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I was diagnosed with hepatitis C-related kidney disease in May of '05. I aquired the virus...
Is it wise to put a CHF patient who had a stroke, 2 heart attacks, triple bi-pass and valve...
I operate a transitional housing program for adult men with HIV and/or AIDS. One of my res...
SHE HAS DIALYSIS 3 TIMES A WEEK. SINCE SEPT.,SHE HAS HAD DIALYSIS. SHE IS A COLON CANCER SU...
My grandmother, who is 86 years old, has been told by her specialist that she should start ...
Hi My Father is 57 years old and has been suffering from High BP for more than 15 years and...
If someone is diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease egfr 58, how many years can they expect...
My dad has been in and out of the hospital for the last year. He is currently in the hospit...
Hello, My dad was a kidney patient on dialysis for 4 yrs, he used to used CPAP during nigh...
My friend suudenly detected CKD having serum creatinin level 7.9 with 2 cyst in one kidney ...

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I got a new site! Kidney Korner .com!


by angieskidney, Jun 16, 2009 04:07PM
I had a site at angieskidney.com but lost the domain due to someone else paying for it...

Metoprolol and Dialysis


by kalangl, Mar 11, 2008 11:23AM
Hello, I know Metoprolol is used for the heart and blood pressure. Is it discourged...

day one


by cathipurple, Mar 04, 2008 09:03AM
I have a busy day. # appointments. I do not drive due to eyes. Taxi for me today. The...

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