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Briefly describes the Federal Government’s insurance program, which covers much of the cost of dialysis treatments and transplantation expenses.

Explains normal kidney function and the possible causes of solitary kidney, the possible effects of solitary kidney, and ways to protect kidney function.

Explains how the right diet choices can protect kidney function in the late stages of kidney failure. Discusses ways to moderate protein intake.

Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment for nephrotic syndrome in adults.

Complications, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of medullary sponge kidney, a birth defect inside a fetus' kidneys.

Causes, complications, diagnosis, treatment, and outlook for kidney dysplasia, a condition in which one or both kidneys do not develop normally in the womb.

Defines IgA nephropathy, an autoimmune disease that affects the kidneys. Discusses causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Defines the two major categories of glomerular diseases––glomerulosclerosis and glomerulonephritis––and describes how they interfere with kidney function.

Diabetes insipidus is a rare disorder where your kidneys pass an abnormally large volume of dilute and odorless urine, which can result in dehydration.

Explains the causes of acquired cystic kidney disease (ACKD), a common condition in people with kidney failure who are treated with dialysis.