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 |
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 |
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 >
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease |
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 |
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 |
IgA Nephropathy
An overview of IgA nephropathy that describes the disorder and what steps may be taken to slow the progression of the nephropathy.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Kidney Biopsy
Describes preparation for a kidney biopsy, the test procedures, and what to do after the procedure.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
