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The presence of abnormal quantities of protein in the urine, which may indicate damage to the kidneys.

What is proteinuria?

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This animated hedgehog is known for being super fast.

Who is Sonic the Hedgehog?

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This Olympic gold-medalist is the first Asian-American to win the "all-around" title and has been diagnosed with rare kidney disease.

Who is Suni Lee?

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Dietary restrictions such as limiting high-sodium and high-potassium foods are a part of what diet?

What is the Renal or Kidney-Friendly Diet?

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This viral TikToker is best known for her "get ready with me videos" while sharing details of her personal life and praised for being unapologetically herself.

Who is Alix Earle?

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The main filtration of proteins happen through these cells which are located around the outside of the glomeruli.

What are podocytes?

200

This multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, has had a remarkable career, transitioning from country to pop, and becoming one of the best-selling musicians of all time.

Who is Taylor Swift?

200

This famous soccer player from Argentina is known as the most decorated professional soccer player in history, having won 45 team trophies.

Who is Lionel Messi?

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This YouTube show features celebrities eating increasingly spicy chicken wings while being interviewed, and it's known for its deep-probing questions and guests' reactions to the heat.

What is Hot Ones?

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The TikTok trend where people, especially women, use illogical or unconventional math to justify spending habits.

What is girl math?

300

This treatment is the only cure for end-stage kidney disease.

What is kidney transplant?

300

The "Upside Down" is a terrifying alternate reality in this Netflix show.

What is Stranger Things?

300

This former professional baseball player is nicknamed "the Captain", and spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball career with the New York Yankees.

Who is Derek Jeter?

300

This food chain is in all but 3 states in the country, is known to have exceptionally polite workers and is famously closed on Sundays.

What is Chick-fil-a?

300

These sisters rose to fame on TikTok by making viral dance videos, with one sister becoming the first person to reach 100 million followers on the platform.

Who are the D'Amelio Sisters? (Charli & Dixie)

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This type of rare kidney disease can only be determined by DNA testing and you are more likely to have it if you are of African ancestry.  

What is APOL1?

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This K-pop group, known for hits like Dynamite and Butter, has fans called the "ARMY."

Who is BTS?

400

This 7-foot-tall, orange-furred, googly-eyed mascot is known for his chaotic and unpredictable antics, quickly becoming an internet sensation and a symbol of Philadelphia's unique spirit.

Who is Gritty?

400

This Food Network cooking competition show, pits four chefs against each other in three rounds, each with a "mystery basket" of ingredients, aiming to create a dish within a strict time limit.

What is Chopped?

400

TikTok trend that feature sounds and visuals designed to trigger a relaxing sensation and often used for stress relief or sleep aid.

What is ASMR?

500

FSGS, a rare kidney disease, stands for this complex medical term.

What is focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?

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In Marvel, this superhero’s real name is T’Challa.

Who is Black Panther?

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This seven-time NBA All-Star played for the Miami Heat for 15 years and has a rare kidney disease, FSGS.

Who is Alonzo Mourning?

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This controversial candy has been banned in some countries due to its tiny plastic toy inside of a chocolate egg.

What is Kinder Surprise?

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This TikTok trend meaning, "eating while broadcasting" in Korean, features people eating large quantities of food and viewed as a form of entertainment.

What is mukbang?