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Overview of Kidney Diseases in Children
This site provides an overview of the basic information including answers to the most frequently asked questions about kidney diseases in children.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy
Describes the types of peritoneal dialysis, tests to determine efficiency, patient compliance with medical recommendations, and amounts of residual kidney function.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. The cysts are filled with fluid. PKD cysts can slowly replace much of the mass of th... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Proteinuria
Outlines who is at risk for proteinuria and describes the signs, tests and treatments for it.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Questions Children Ask: Helping Children Adjust When a Parent Has Kidney Failure 
When a family member develops kidney failure, the whole family is affected, even if they do not all show it. If a parent develops kidney failure, children have questions too. The goal of this brochure... Details >
Recipes for Kidney Patients
When your kidneys are not working well, waste products from what you eat build up in your blood instead of being removed by your kidneys. That's why a special kidney diet is important for you to follo... Details >
Renal Osteodystrophy
Describes renal osteodystrophy and its etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Renal Tubular Acidosis
An overview of the four types of renal tubular acidosis and its diagnosis.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
School & Family Problems of Children With Kidney Failure
Serious and long-lasting conditions like kidney failure affect many parts of a child's life. This site provides information on areas where your child may need help, people who can help and resources a... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Screening for CKD
This page discusses screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The page provides an online quiz to test knowledge of CKD as well as a risk checklist for kidney disease.... Details >