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Pediatric Nephrology

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Pediatric nephrology is a medical subspecialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of kidney-related diseases and conditions in children. This includes congenital kidney abnormalities, acute and chronic kidney diseases, electrolyte imbalances, and hypertension.

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