End Stage Renal Disease

End stage renal disease may refer to:

  • End-stage renal disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD), specifically the fifth stage of CKD
  • End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program), a type of federal insurance in the United States that covers people who require dialysis or renal transplant

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