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National Kidney Month

March is designated National Kidney Month to raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of kidney disease. In 2013, kidney diseases were the ninth leading cause of death in the United States with 47,112 deaths.  There were about 3.9 million people in the U.S diagnosed with kidney disease making up 1.7% of non-institutionalized adults. More Read More >

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