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PBS39 News Reports | KIDNEY HEALTH | Season 2019


Published on 2025-05-07 19:43:04 - PBS
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    • What Trump's executive order means for kidney transplant and dialysis patients.

The video at the provided URL discusses kidney health, emphasizing the importance of the kidneys in filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood to form urine. It highlights common kidney diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury (AKI), and explains risk factors including diabetes, high blood pressure, and family history. The video also covers symptoms of kidney disease, which can be subtle and include fatigue, swelling, and changes in urination. It stresses the importance of early detection through regular check-ups and managing risk factors to prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease. Additionally, the video touches on treatment options, which may include lifestyle changes, medications, and in severe cases, dialysis or kidney transplantation.

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