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Kenny the Kidney becomes the not-so-celebrity spokesperson for PKD

  • Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
  • November 10, 2010
Kenny the Kidney isn't exactly a celebrity, but he has stepped up to be the spokesperson for a disease that affects at least 1 in every 1,000...
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What is polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?

  • Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)?
  • November 10, 2010
One in every 1,000 people suffers from polycystic kidney disease, a genetic condition that affects both adults and children. Some live to be adults...
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What a Low BUN Test Result Means

BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) tests are called to help give an idea how much kidney function that a patient has. It is included in two broad testing...
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What a High BUN Test Result Means

The BUN test, or blood urea nitrogen test, is a blood test designed to show the level of nitrogen that is in the bloodstream. This nitrogen is a...
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