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kidney

[kid-nee] / ˈkɪd ni /






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Initial blood tests showed Roo had an acute kidney injury, and his kidneys were extremely dehydrated so doctors began searching for the cause.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

One patient required treatment for hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious kidney complication.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Growth drivers include increasing chronic kidney disease prevalence, better affordability supported by public health programs, and rising disposable incomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Some salt substitutes contain potassium, which can build up to dangerous levels in people with kidney disease or those taking certain medications or supplements.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Within a decade abroad, they are both orphaned; Ashoke’s parents both dead from cancer, Ashima’s mother from kidney disease.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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