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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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Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Closer Look

Dec 12, 2024

Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic condition that causes multiple fluid-filled cysts to develop in the kidneys, leading to kidney damage over time Read More

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Kidney Abnormalities: How They Develop and Where They Are Located

Sep 20, 2023

There can be many differences in how the kidneys develop and where they are located. There are two main groups of kidney abnormalities: how the kidney develops within the womb and differences in shape and location. Read More

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Pediatric Hypertension: High Blood Pressure Can Happen Earlier Than You Think

Mar 30, 2023

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. The blood pressure is created when the heart pumps the blood throughout the body. Hypertension needs to be diagnosed early and managed properly to prevent the development of permanent heart, kidney, and other organ issues. Read More

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Why Patients with Diabetes Have More UTIs

Nov 10, 2022

People with diabetes are at higher risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs) – up to 10 times higher risk! This makes them more likely to experience kidney injury as a result of UTIs. Read More

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What to Expect if Your Child Needs a Kidney Transplant

Mar 11, 2020

A common misperception is that only adults undergo kidney transplants. The truth is that, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), 760 children across America received kidney transplants during 2019. Read More

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Nephrotic Syndrome: More Serious Than You Think

Jul 05, 2019

When you see the words “nephrotic syndrome,” you might think the words describe a specific disease that impacts a particular part of the body. Because we know “nephro” means kidney, we know this is a disease in the kidneys. But this isn’t quite true. Read More

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Kidney Health: How the Kidneys Contribute to Strong Bones

Mar 08, 2018

The kidneys are very busy organs. They are responsible for the body’s fluids, red blood cells and for clearing out waste products. They also help keep minerals and nutrients in working order, especially calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D. Read More

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The Story Behind the Ranking: What It Means to Be Named One of America’s Top 10 Children’s Hospitals by US News and World Report

Jun 27, 2017

We work every day to provide the best possible care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and our most important seal of approval is the trust of the families we serve. Read More