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  • Blood Test: Phosphorus for Parents


    Doctors may order a phosphorus blood test to help diagnose or monitor kidney disorders, calcium and bone problems, or other conditions.

  • Rickets for Parents


    Rickets is when bones become soft and weak, usually because a child doesn't get enough vitamin D. Most kids with rickets get better with treatment.

  • Bone Health After Cancer Treatment for Parents


    Cancer medicines and radiation treatment can weaken bones. Find out what can help improve a child’s bone health after cancer treatment.

  • Types of Blood Tests for Parents


    Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs — such as the kidneys, liver, and thyroid, and heart — are working, and see if medical treatments are helpful. Here are some that kids might get.

  • A to Z: Osteodystrophy for Parents


    Learn about complications of kidney and liver disease and conditions that affect bone development.

  • Chronic Kidney Disease: Caring for Your Child for Parents


    Parents of kids who have a chronic kidney disease often worry about what might happen next and what treatments are likely to be involved. Find answers here.

  • A to Z: Osteodystrophy, Renal for Parents


    See: Osteodystrophy.

  • Cerebral Palsy for Teens


    Cerebral palsy is one of the most common developmental disabilities in the United States. It affects a person's ability to move and coordinate body movements.

  • Hemodialysis for Parents


    Hemodialysis is a medical treatment that uses a machine with a special filter to take waste and extra water out of the blood.

  • Glomerulonephritis for Parents


    Glomerulonephritis happens when tiny filtering units in the kidneys stop working properly. Most cases get better on their own or with treatment.