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Hydration & Kidney Health

Understanding fluids, sodium, and your kidneys — hydration is not just about drinking more water, it's about maintaining the right fluid balance for your body and your kidneys.

Developed by Craig G. Hurwitz, MD

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Reference

KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of CKD. Kidney International Supplements 2024;105(4S):S117–S314.

Clark WF et al. Hydration and Chronic Kidney Disease Progression: A Critical Review of the Evidence. American Journal of Nephrology 2016;43(4):281–292.

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