Kidney disease is any disease or disorder that affects the function of the kidneys. This may include:
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Nader Najafian, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Associate Physician, Renal... Read more »