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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 >
Common Questions About Kidney Disease 
Common questions about kidney health, renal dialysis, transplantation, organ and tissue donation, and paying for treatment are answered here. ... Details >
Diabetes and Me
This page provides basic information on diabetes and its complications. It also offers tips on how to be active, eat right, and prevent this disease.... Details >
Financial Help for Kidney Patients
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The American Kidney Fund helps more than 70,000 dialysis patients in the United States with health insurance premiums, Medicare Part D expenses, and other treatment-related expenses that insurance wil... Details >
Financial Help for Treatment of Kidney Failure
Provides an overview of financial help that may be available for the treatment of kidney failure: Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, VA, SSDI, and SSI benefits.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Glomerular Diseases
Overview of kidney function and glomerular diseases and their causes, symptoms, and diagnosis. Includes list of definitions and pronunciations.... Details >
Goodpasture Syndrome
Goodpasture syndrome is a rare disease that can affect the lungs and kidneys. It is an autoimmune disease, a condition in which the body's own defense system reacts against some part of the body itsel... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Growth Failure in Children with Kidney Disease
Describes the interactions among kidney disease, vitamins and minerals, and children's growth.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Hemodialysis Dose and Adequacy
A resource for patients undergoing dialysis. Explains periodic tests and measurements such as the Kt/V and the URR.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
An overview of hemolytic uremic syndrome, its relationship to E. coli, and its symptoms and treatment.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health