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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 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
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
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
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 >
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 >
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) 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 (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 >
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 >