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- Kidney Cancer
  - FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Form of Kidney Cancer (10/19/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Diseases
  - Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease (11/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Diet Soda, Sodium Tied to Kidney Troubles (11/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Kidney Damage Another Consequence of Anabolic Steroids (10/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Docs May Be Overdoing Some Invasive Procedures (10/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Exercise Extends Life of Kidney Patients (10/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Give Your Kidneys a Break: Lose Some Weight (09/17/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Kidney Injury While Hospitalized May Lead to Future Dialysis (09/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Home Dialysis a Good Option for Kidney Disease Patients (08/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - 'Electronic Nose' Could Spot Kidney Disease (08/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Gene Linked to Inherited Kidney Disease Found (08/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Kidney Diseases
- Kidney Failure
  - For People on Dialysis, Too Thin Can Be Risky (11/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - All New Dialysis Patients at Increased Risk of Death (10/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Kidney Failure
- Kidney Stones
  - Health Tip: Evaluating Signs of Kidney Stones (09/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Kidney Stones
- Kidney Transplantation
  - Heart Test Deemed OK Before Kidney Transplant (10/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Extended Antiviral May Benefit Kidney Transplant Patients (09/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Dopamine May Boost Odds of Transplant Success (09/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Home Dialysis a Good Option for Kidney Disease Patients (08/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Single Kidney Transplant From Young, Deceased Donors Works Well (08/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Kidney Donor's Sex Could Affect Women's Outcomes (08/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Kidney Transplantation
- Klinefelter's Syndrome
  - Men with Rare Gender Disorder Can Still Have Kids (09/18/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Klinefelter's Syndrome
- Knee Injuries and Disorders
  - Tai Chi May Help Ward off Knee Pain in Seniors (10/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Common Knee Pain May Improve with Therapy (10/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Glucosamine Fails Osteoarthritis Test (10/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - 2nd Knee Surgery Common Among Young Patients (10/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Ward off Runner's Knee (09/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Strong Thighs May Mean Less Knee Pain for Women (08/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Knee Injuries and Disorders

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