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Creatinine is a waste product that comes from the normal wear and tear on muscles of the body. Creatinine levels in the blood can vary depending on age, race and body size. A creatinine level of greater than 1.2 for women and greater than 1.4 for men may be an early sign that the kidneys are not working properly. As kidney disease progresses, the level of creatinine in the blood rises.

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PEDIATRIC ESRD INFORMATION

PEDIATRIC ESRD INFORMATION

Highlights 1,161 children began end-stage renal disease (ESRD) care in 2012 7,522 children were being treated for ESRD on December 31, 2012 The most common initial ESRD treatment modality among children is hemodialysis (45 percent). However, 73 percent of the prevalent pediatric population had a functioning kidney transplant as of the end of 2012 43.6...

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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

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