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Simple Kidney Cysts
A brief description of the symptoms and diagnosis of simple kidney cysts.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
The Kidney Fund's Help Line 
The Fund maintains a national, toll-free Help Line, 1-800-638-8299, Spanish Language Helpline 866-300-2900 which provides information about kidney disease, its prevention and treatment, and organ dona... Details >
Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure in Children
Kidneys play an important part in a child's growth and health. This web site list the problems specific to children with kidney failure, treatment choices, medical complications, financial help for th... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Hemodialysis
Describes how hemodialysis works, how people prepare for it, and the equipment and tests involved. Also provides information about dietary changes that may be beneficial and conditions secondary to k... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis
Describes how peritoneal dialysis works, how people prepare for it, and the equipment and tests involved. Also provides information about dietary changes that may be beneficial and conditions seconda... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Transplantation
This fact sheet explains how transplantation works, the process itself, posttransplant care, financial issues, and organ donation.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
What is Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome?
Childhood nephrotic syndrome can occur at any age but is most common between the ages of 1-1/2 and 5 years. It seems to affect boys more often than girls. A child with the nephrotic syndrome has these... Details >
Your Kidneys and How They Work
This resource explains what kidneys do, why and how they fail, the signs and detection of kidney disease, and treatment of kidney disease.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health