noun, Nutrition. 1. a type of single-bond animal or vegetable fat, as that found in butter, meat, egg yolks, and coconut or palm oil, that in humans tends to increase cholesterol levels in the blood. Compare saturated (def 3).
The average cost of a kidney transplant is $32,000 for the transplant surgery and $25,000 per year post-surgery to care for the patient and ensure the transplant is not rejected. 53% of the total annual transplant cost in the United States is absorbed through the Medicare budget.
Dialysis Unit Head Nurses in the United States pull down an average of $29.81 per hour. Pay ranges from $24.13 per hour on the low end to $36.87 on the high end. Most enjoy medical and dental coverage in this occupation, and a strong majority get vision benefits.