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Getting to know the kidney

By REUBEN SHEARER

Tribune Features Reporter

rshearer@tribunemedia.net

PERSONS touched by kidney disease know 'hemodialysis' to be their life saving treatment. The dialyzer machine takes over the kidney, and does for the patient what the kidney can't do for itself.

March is National Kidney Month, making it the perfect time to learn more about this vital organ of the body that pumps blood and oxygen.

Getting screened for kidney disease is also the best time to be tested for diabetes or ...Read More

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