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Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Hemodialysis

Internet URL

http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/hemodialysis/  

Sponsoring Agency

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Description

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 kidney failure.

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Review Date

5/21/2007