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  1. Dialysis centers - what to expect 
    If you need dialysis for kidney disease, you have a few options for how to receive treatment. Many people have dialysis in a treatment center. This article focuses on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000706.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Dialysis - peritoneal 
    Dialysis treats end-stage kidney failure. It removes harmful substances from the blood when the kidneys cannot. This article focuses on peritoneal dialysis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007434.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hemodialysis access procedures 
    ... is removed from your body, cleaned by the dialysis machine (called the dialyzer), and then returned to ... catheter is temporary. It can be used for dialysis while you wait for a fistula or graft ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007641.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Dialysis - hemodialysis 
    Dialysis treats end-stage kidney failure . It removes waste from your blood when your kidneys can no ... their job. There are different types of kidney dialysis. This article focuses on hemodialysis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000707.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hemodialysis access - self care 
    ... nurse or technician check your access before every dialysis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000705.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Free T4 test 
    T4 (thyroxine) is the main hormone produced by the thyroid gland. A laboratory test can be done to measure the amount of free T4 in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003517.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. End-stage kidney disease 
    ... changes the results of many tests. People receiving dialysis will need these and other tests done often: ... ESRD may need to be treated with dialysis or kidney transplant . ... or take medicines to help your body work well. DIALYSIS Dialysis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000500.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Diet - chronic kidney disease 
    ... kidney disease gets worse, or if you need dialysis . ... balanced when you have CKD or are on dialysis. People on dialysis need this special diet to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002442.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Taking care of your vascular access for hemodialysis 
    ... vessel during a short operation. When you have dialysis, your blood flows out of the access into ... needles to be inserted into the vein for dialysis treatment. A fistula takes from 4 to 6 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000591.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Chronic kidney disease 
    ... the body. At this point, you would need dialysis or a kidney transplant . Diabetes and high blood ... support our body's needs. Your provider will discuss dialysis with you before you need it. Dialysis removes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000471.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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