Several fire stations across central Maine are now equipped with the meters and were trained on how to use them on Monday night in Madison by Waterville firefighter Al Nygren.
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Kidney disease: 1 in 7 adults may be affected, premature birth increases risk
According to data from 2017 analyzed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of Americans affected by chronic kidney disease is higher than previously estimated and affects 15% of the U.S. adult population. Data from a study released this May shows premature birth increases the risk for chronic kidney disease later in life.
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Hindsight, questions plague parents of child with life-threatening disease
Amy and Andy LeBlanc of Canaan ask themselves if they missed signs pointing to a serious health issue for their son Aaron and face an uncertain future while they wait for news of a kidney transplant.