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National Institute Of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and kidney diseases of the NationalInstitutes of Health. We conduct and support biomedical research and
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Medical College Of Wisconsin Healthlink Topics: Kidneys
News and information on diseases of the kidneys from the physicians and scientists of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/kidney-disease/

Extractions: by date Latest articles on Kidneys Kidney stones, one of the most painful of the urologic disorders, are also one of the most common. Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of interrelated conditions that can severely damage health, is dramatically on the rise. Ahmed H. Kissebah, MD, PhD, one of the world's leading researchers on the topic, discusses its impact. Dr. Richard Roman, an expert in the field of kidney disease, is the Director of MCW's Kidney Disease Center. "I didn't think that it was possible to reverse kidney disease," he says, "but with newly emerging technologies I strongly believe that there is new hope." Silver dental fillings do contain very small amounts of inorganic mercury, which is not easily absorbed by the human body. Clinical studies have found these fillings to be safe; removing them actually increases your risk of exposure. Dr. Kristine Spinelli agrees that whole-body scans can detect abnormalities; but, she says, "it turns out that most of these abnormalities, when looked at closely, do not have an effect on the person's health and well-being."
Hardin MD : Kidney Diseases
Lists of links in nephrology, urology, and kidney diseases.
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/nephrol.html
Kidney Disease In Dogs
kidney diseases in dogs juvenile, familial, and chronic. Information on symptoms,diagnosis, treatment, genetics and research. List of breeds which have
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Extractions: 27 January 1990 Juvenile renal disease and other familial and congenital renal diseases are seen in more than thirty breeds of dogs. Twenty two of these breeds have a renal dysplasia which is similar to that seen in Standard Poodles. I have put an (RD) for renal dysplasia after their breed names. Even in breeds with the same type of JRD, such as renal dysplasia, the modes of inheritance can be different. Ages at onset of symptoms can vary from a few weeks (Cairn terriers) to 5 - 11 years (German Shepherds, Welsh Corgis, Beagles). Modes of inheritance can vary from X linked dominant (Samoyed) to autosomal recessive (Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Shih-Tzu), autosomal dominant (Bull Terrier), to unknown familial (most of the others). The following breeds are some of those in which familial and other renal diseases are seen: Airedale Terriers (RD) Alaskan Malamutes (RD) Basenjis (Fanconi-like syndrome) Bedlington Terriers (RD) Boxers (RD) Bulldogs (RD) Bull Terriers (glomerulopathy) Cairn Terriers (polycystic kidneys) Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (RD)* Chinese Shar-Pei (amyloidosis) Chow Chows (RD) Cocker Spaniels (glomerulopathy and RD) Collies (glomerulopathy) Doberman Pinschers (unilateral agenesis and glomerulopathy) Flat-coated Retriever (RD)* Golden Retrievers (RD) Great Danes (RD) Great Pyrenees (RD) Irish Wolfhounds (RD) Keeshonds (RD) King Charles Spaniels (RD) Lhasa Apso (RD) Miniature Poodles (polycystic kidneys) Miniature Schnauzers (RD and Fanconi-like syndrome)
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Provides information about the inheritance, diagnosis and pathological course ofthe several forms of polycystic kidney diseases, as well as the molecular
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Extractions: Email To A Friend Home : Polycystic Kidney Disease On this page: 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 the kidneys, reducing kidney function and leading to kidney failure. The kidneys are two organs, each about the size of a fist, located in the upper part of a person's abdomen, toward the back. The kidneys filter wastes from the blood to form urine. They also regulate amounts of certain vital substances in the body. PKD can cause cysts in the liver and problems in other organs, such as the heart and blood vessels in the brain. These complications help doctors distinguish PKD from the usually harmless "simple" cysts that often form in the kidneys in later years of life. In the United States, about 500,000 people have PKD, and it is the fourth leading cause of kidney failure. Medical professionals describe two major inherited forms of PKD and a noninherited form: Autosomal dominant PKD is the most common inherited form. Symptoms usually develop between the ages of 30 and 40, but they can begin earlier, even in childhood. About 90 percent of all PKD cases are autosomal dominant PKD.
The Polycystic Kidney Disease Information Page
This page is about Polycystic kidney disease. It is for people with PKD to beable to look up research about this disease, talk to each other,
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Extractions: My father died of PKD in 1981 when very little information was available about this disease, even to the doctors. The nephrologist ( kidney doctor) thought he got it from his grandfather who had had medical problems and it had skipped a generation that I've since found out isn't possible. He was also never told that limiting his protein would help reduce the symptoms of uremia ( blood poisoning from kidney failure) which I think would have made his life much more comfortable.
Kidney Directions
Basic information about kidney disease, with health maintenance tips and a comprehensive presentation of treatment choices.
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NIDDK : Health Information
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and kidney diseases (NIDDK).Quick Links for Investigators, Office of the Director, Extramural Activities
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/health.htm

Extractions: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is part of the National Institutes of Health , Bethesda, MD, USA. General inquiries may be addressed to Office of Communications and Public Liaison, NIDDK, NIH, Building 31, room 9A04 Center Drive, MSC 2560, Bethesda, MD 20892-2560, USA.
National Kidney Foundation - Making Lives Better
Information for organ donors and recipients, for patients and professionals, meetings and events and support. An AZ guide for kidney disease and
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IKidney.com - Worldwide Kidney Disease Community
Worldwide online community for people with kidney disease and their care givers.
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Atlas Of Kidney Diseases/Table Of Contents
CYSTIC DISEASE OF THE KIDNEY Yves Pirson and Dominique Chauveau. CHAPTER 10 kidney disease AND HYPERTENSION IN PREGNANCY Phyllis August. CHAPTER 11
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National Institute Of Diabetes Digestive Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
. Kidney (NKUDIC) . Weightcontrol Physical Activity (WIN) National Education Programs Diabetes (NDEP) . kidney disease
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Kidney Disease
kidney disease Introduction Normal Kidney Anatomy Normal Kidney Physiology Abnormal Kidney Physiology Classification Cause
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Symptoms Of Kidney Disease - CureResearch.com
Symptoms of kidney disease including signs, symptoms, incubation period, duration, and correct diagnosis.
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Elsevier
Official Journal of the National Kidney Foundation. Full text version availableonline with subscription.
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National Kidney Foundation Of Upstate New York
Provides patient services, education, research to prevent kidney disease and promotes organ donation.
http://www.kidneynyup.org

Extractions: How to Keep Your Kidneys Going Strong Classes NKF Research Grants Cadillac Invitational Golf Tournaments The mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Upstate New York is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. United Way Donor Designated Agency #1052 About Us
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Diseases Kidney and Urologic Diseases National DiabetesEducation Program National kidney disease Education Program
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Geisinger Health Plan Selects MEDai's Predictive Modeling Solution
chronic kidney disease coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, asthma (adult and pediatric) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Familydoctor.org
Information about polycystic kidney disease from the American Academy of FamilyPhysicians.
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Extractions: Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) What is polycystic kidney disease? How will PKD affect me? What other organs can be hurt by PKD? What are the symptoms of PKD? ... Can PKD be diagnosed in unborn babies? Printer-friendly version Email this article Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disease that affects the kidneys. Sacs of fluid (called cysts) grow in the kidneys. If too many cysts grow or if they get too big, the kidneys become damaged. The cysts may also cause pain or may get infected. PKD is the most common inherited disease in the United States. Children of parents with PKD have a 50% chance of getting the disease. Return to top Most people with PKD can lead a normal life. In many people, the disease is mild and causes only minor problems. PKD is more severe in some patients and can cause kidney failure. About 60% of patients develop high blood pressure, which can be treated with blood pressure medicine. About 50% of patients with PKD have kidney failure by age 60. Dialysis (blood filtering) and kidney transplants are both effective treatments for kidney failure. PKD is generally worse in men, blacks and patients with sickle cell disease. There is also a childhood form of PKD which is usually more severe than the type that occurs in adults. Return to top What other organs can be hurt by PKD?

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