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African Americans and Kidney Disease Fact Sheet
Discusses the incidence of kidney disease among African Americans. Included is a section that presents disease statistics for the United States in general. ... Details >
African Americans Unaware of High Kidney Disease Risk
African Americans are largely unaware of their high risk and of preventive measures about kidney disease. ... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Amyloidosis and Kidney Disease
In recent years, researchers have discovered that different kinds of proteins can form amyloid deposits and have identified several types of amyloidosis. Two of these types are closely related to kidn... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Anemia in Kidney Disease and Dialysis
Describes when anemia begins, its diagnosis, treatment, and causes other than kidney disease.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Are You At Increased Risk For CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) 
This article discusses increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Information covers risk factors, symptoms, test results, CKD stages, and prevention of CKD progression.... Details >
Bone Disease in Chronic Kidney Failure
It is not unusual for patients with chronic kidney failure to have problems with their bones. Their bones tend to become thin and weak, which causes them to break easily or to begin to hurt.... Details >
Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome
Describes childhood nephrotic syndrome, minimal change disease, and other conditions that involve the childhood nephrotic syndrome.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) includes conditions that damage your kidneys and decrease their ability to keep you healthy by doing the jobs listed. This article provides information about CKD, includin... Details >
Chronic Kidney Disease: A Family Affair
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the permanent loss of kidney function which may be the result of physical injury or a disease that damages the kidneys, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. CKD ru... Details >
Data and Trends-Division of Diabetes Translation
This page has information on CDC Diabetes Surveillance System; which collects, analyzes, and disseminates data on diabetes and its complications. This public health surveillance (disease tracking) of ... Details >