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Dialysis is a treatment for people whose kidneys have failed. Replacing
the work of a healthy kidney, dialysis treatments clean a patient's
blood and filter out harmful wastes and extra water. It does this
either by passing the blood through an artificial kidney machine
or by filtering it within the patient's abdomen. Both children and
adults can receive dialysis treatments. While dialysis is not a
cure for end-stage renal disease, it can help you feel better and
live longer. Some people may be on dialysis for a while and then
receive a transplant, while others will remain on dialysis for the
rest of their lives. Advanced technology offers today's dialysis
patients more choices of therapy as well as improved well-being
before and after treatments. For more information on where you can
receive dialysis, visit our Dialysis service page.(link to page)
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