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Dialysis is a treatment used in renal failure to flush the waste and chemicals from your blood. This happens when your kidneys can no longer do their job. Fast Facts:
- Two types available: peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis
- Began in 1960 as a regular treatment
- Costs about $11.1 billion annually nationwide
- Over 200,000 people in the United States use dialysis regularly
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I'm in dialysis @ the hospital n feeling better after IV antibiotics yesterday...no more fever! Hope blood cultures show improvement too :-}
@madkata | November 09, 2009 04:28 PM -
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@lilred77 Hope you can nap and your bp stays in range :) you'll be in my thoughts throughout your dialysis today!
@KidneyBuddy | November 09, 2009 04:09 PM -
To my kidney peeps, I heart you <3 have good dialysis today, recover quickly :)
@KidneyBuddy | November 09, 2009 03:41 PM -
Dialysis Sierra Vista Dialysis (Dva) - Sierra Vista, AZ - medicare number: 032520 || stations.. http://bit.ly/4dI0oM #dialysis
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The Dialysis Handbook for Technicians and Nurses - $39.95
Amazon.com: The Dialysis Handbook for Technicians and Nurses: Oscar M. Cairoli: Books
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B.braun Tray Peritoneal Trocath Steril Dialysis Kit - $1,461.44
Amazon.com: B.braun Tray Peritoneal Trocath Steril Dialysis Kit: Health & Personal Care
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Dialysis without Fear: A Guide to Living Well on Dialysis for Patients and Their Families - $15.95
More than 400,000 people in the United States undergo kidney dialysis. If you or a member of your family are one of them, then the prospect of a regular appointment with a dialysis machine may seem like the end of life itself. But that rea...
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View All Dialysis Questions (1) | Ask a QuestionI am a polycystic kidney patient on dialysis my kidneys were removed a year ago i want to participate in human trials on organ growth (2 Answers)We are working on the answer. Please do not increase the tip. 1- Is this what you saw on Oprah? http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090305-tows-oz-live-longer 2- This is the Laboratory where Dr Atala works. ... read more
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Dialysis Discussion and Blogs
- IHateDialysis.com: Dialysis Message Board
- DaVita: Dialysis Forum
- Russkay: Dialysis Demons
- DB's Medical Rants: When can we stop dialysis?
- Krum as a Bagel: Dialysis
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