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Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer On this page: Health Tools Symptoms …
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… Basal Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering … Treatment Overview Self-Care What is basal cell skin cancer? Basal cell skin cancer is the most common …
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… Squamous Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering … Overview Self-Care What is squamous cell skin cancer? Squamous cell skin cancer is a common type …
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Kidneys Last updated March 29, 2024 Your kidneys remove waste, produce hormones and balance the … your body. There are various problems which can affect your kidneys, such as chronic disease or infection. Learn more in …
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Renal Artery Stenosis On this page: Related … of the renal arteries. These vessels supply blood to your kidneys. They also help the body control blood pressure. … dysplasia. This is a condition in which some of the cells that line the renal arteries grow or don't develop the …
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Kidney Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … a major blood vessel, which may need blood transfusions , renal angiography and embolization, or surgery. This is very … to be ready. Kidney biopsy Normal: The structure and cells of the kidney look normal. There are no signs of …
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Kidney Scan On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … pictures of the tracer in the kidneys. This helps show cell activity and function in the kidneys. Many different … will do multiple scans at one time (for example, a triple renal study). Different radioactive tracers are used …
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Kidney and Liver Last updated December 12, 2024 Overview The kidneys and liver are essential for cleaning your blood, … chronic kidney disease Basic kidney diet information (BC Renal) Kidney community kitchen (Kidney Foundation of …
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Kidney Transplant On this page: Surgery Overview What To … is used when you have severe chronic kidney disease (renal failure) that cannot be reversed by another treatment … active infection, another life-threatening disease such as cancer, or severe heart or lung disease. How Well It Works …
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… Donating a Kidney On this page: Overview Overview Kidney transplantation is the best way known to save a … such as diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or cancer. At least 18 years old, in most cases. What to know …