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Dialysis: An Aquarium Filter for your Blood explains the experience of dialysis, answering questions about this treatment, including: What is it? Why do you need it? How does it feel? Written in easy to understand language with vibrant illustrations, this story introduces you to Amari who describes their experience of receiving dialysis, in order to reassure readers and help them to understand this treatment. Other important information is included in a 'Facts' section, covering information about kidneys, different types of dialysis, what the treatment entails, and how to prepare for it. This informative and enjoyable book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.

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Maria Baimas-George M.D. MPH is a surgeon, training to specialize in abdominal transplantation at the University of Colorado. She completed her general surgery residency at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Inspired by her patients and mentors, she writes and illustrates books explaining medical and surgical conditions to children and their loved ones. Her goal is to create books that provide useful information to help with understanding and to offer comfort and hope.

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