Condition Article

Kidney Diseases

Properly functioning kidneys are critical for maintaining good health. Diabetes, high blood pressure, or family history can increase risk of kidney disease.

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Definition

Properly functioning kidneys are critical for maintaining good health. Diabetes, high blood pressure, or family history can increase risk of kidney disease.

Concept record

Canonical title: Kidney Diseases
Alphabetical key: K
Category: Disease Condition
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Renal diseases
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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