According to the latest statistics, approximately 87,000 Americans are living with kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease . Kidney failure is the final stage of chronic kidney disease, which affects more than 37 million Americans, or 14% of the adult population.
The importance of the kidneys
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, on either side of the spine. Healthy kidneys filter about half a cup of blood every minute, removing waste and excess
