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Learn about continuous ambulatory (CAPD) and continuous cycling (CCPD) peritoneal dialysis treatments you do at home—how to prepare, do exchanges, and risks.

Explains in an easy-to-read format how food affects hemodialysis patients and describes the role of fluids, potassium, phosphorus, protein, sodium, calories, and vitamins and minerals.

Overview of hemodialysis treatment for kidney failure, including information on home and in-center dialysis, preparation, vascular access, and complications.

Learn about what foods and drinks you will need to keep track of to make your kidney failure treatment work better and improve how you feel.

Overview of kidney failure treatment options: how to choose and pay for treatment, planning ahead, preparing advance directives, dialysis, and transplant.

Describes the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic kidney diseases and kidney failure in children.

Explains how kidney disease can lead to anemia, the kidneys’ role in making red blood cells, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of anemia in kidney disease.

Lists private health insurance, government health insurance, and other health care services for people with diabetes, plus helpful organizations or resources.?

Describes the psychosocial impact chronic kidney disease can have on children and their families.

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