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:

1. Two types available: peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis
2. Began in 1960 as a regular treatment
3. Costs about $11.1 billion annually nationwide
4. Over 200,000 people in the United States use dialysis regularly

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