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Posted by: Hiren Patel, MD , Lyndsie Melnichenko on Jun 16, 2025

Most parents feel overwhelmed and nervous to bring up transplant around others. It is important for caregivers to know that others want to help, but they cannot help if you do not let them know how.

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Can Kids Get Kidney Stones?
Stones in the urinary tract form in the kidneys when small particles, which are usually dissolved in the urine, become oversaturated and begin to form small crystals.
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What Are the Surgical Treatments for Pancreatitis?

The causes of pancreatitis and care can differ between children and adults. That’s why children with pancreatitis should be treated by pediatric experts.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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It’s World Kidney Day! Celebrate and Raise a Glass…of Water!

Mar 10, 2016

Your kidneys are important bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fist. Think of your kidneys as the body’s garbage men. They filter and remove waste substances from our blood, including salts, toxins, and water. Read More