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Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome 
Nephrotic syndrome is a condition that causes the kidneys to “leak” protein from the blood to the urine. In children, nephrotic syndrome may only be temporary, or it may be the first sign of kidney d... Details >
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
American Kidney Fund - HelpLine
The Fund maintains a national, toll-free Help Line, 1 866-300-2900 ,which provides information about kidney disease, its prevention and treatment, and organ donation. Experienced patient services staf... Details >
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 >