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- Website: NHS Choices
- Resource type: Article
Summary - The message of this resource is:
Cope with the challenges of kidney disease by exercising regularly to keep fit. Stay positive while on dialysis, and look for useful and fulfilling ways to spend your time during these treatments. Talk to your doctor if you are having sexual problems. .
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Keywords
kidney disease, dialysis
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Step 2 - Transparency
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Step 3 - Usability
Is the information easy to understand and easy to use?
Rated on: 9/8/2014 12:17:47 PM
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