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When chronic kidney disease (CKD) or acute renal failure (ARF) intrudes on a patient's life, dialysis can provide a life-extending option. Hemodialysis involves cleaning the blood by means of a thrice-weekly treatment usually obtained at...
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Many people in the US have some degree of renal impairment. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 15% or 37% of adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is the 9th leading cause of death in the US. Here are some more sobering stat...