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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 >
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
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 >
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 >