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Kidneys and Urinary Tract for Teens
The kidneys perform several functions that are essential to health, the most important of which are to filter blood and produce urine.
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Blood for Teens
Find out about the mysterious, life-sustaining fluid called blood.
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Your Kidneys for Kids
You need at least one kidney to live. Find out why in this article for kids.
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What to Expect When Your Cast Comes Off for Teens
You probably can't wait to get back to your normal activities, but it takes a while for a limb that's been in a cast to finish healing. Here's what to expect.
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Hemodialysis for Teens
Hemodialysis is the type of kidney dialysis that doctors use most to take over the kidneys' job of filtering the blood. Find out more in this article for teens.
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Peritoneal Dialysis for Parents
This medical treatment helps people with kidney failure. It can be done at home, often overnight, to take over the kidneys' job of filtering blood.
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Words to Know (Special Health Care Needs Glossary) for Parents
This glossary defines terms on health care, government benefits, learning, legal and financial matters, and more.
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Dialysis for Teens
Dialysis is a medical treatment that can take over the job of filtering the blood until a person's failing kidneys heal or are replaced with a kidney transplant. Find out more in this article for teens.
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Health Insurance Basics for Teens
Taking charge of your own health care is a big step, and it can be a little overwhelming. Here's a quick crash course on insurance for teens.
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Kidney Disease for Teens
Sometimes, the kidneys can't do their job properly. In teens, kidney disease is usually due to infections, structural issues, glomerulonephritis, or nephrotic syndrome.