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5. Treatment and management

Treatment in nephrology isn't one-size-fits-all. It ranges from managing underlying conditions like hypertension to more direct interventions like dialysis, where a machine does the kidneys' job of filtering blood through a dialyzer or "artificial kidney". For those with end-stage renal disease, kidney transplants are the gold standard, offering a chance at a life free from dialysis.

Urologist examining male patient in clinic

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