Kidney Disease Research Updates
Spring/Summer 2007

Resources

Ectopic Kidney

The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) has a new fact sheet about ectopic kidney, a birth defect in which a kidney is not located in its normal position. The five-page fact sheet provides an explanation of the condition, available tests, complications, and treatments. Researchers estimate that ectopic kidney occurs once in every 1,000 births. With proper testing and any necessary treatment, an ectopic kidney should not cause serious long-term health problems. To order a copy of the fact sheet, go to www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov.

Hemodialysis

The NKUDIC has updated the Spanish version of Eat Right to Feel Right on Hemodialysis. This booklet, part of the NKUDIC’s Kidney Failure Series, helps people on dialysis work with their dietitians to choose the right foods for optimal health. The publication covers things to know about calories, diet supplements, fluids, phosphorus, potassium, and protein, and includes a list of cookbooks and other resources for more information. Go to www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov/spanish/pubs/eatright for a copy of the booklet.

To order, please call 1–800–891–5389 or visit http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov.

NIH Publication No. 07–4531
June 2007

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