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The kidney in congestive heart failure: Sodium homeostasis, renal hemodynamics and nephron function (Directions in cardiovascular medicine) by Norman K Hollenberg, 1975
Chronic Kidney Failure: An entry from Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.</i> by Paula Ford-Martin, 2006
US kidney failure rates have stabilized, but racial disparities remain - NIDDK.: An article from: Transplant News
The Heart, Kidney and Renal Failure (Mineral and Electrolyte Metabolism, 25/2)
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Acute kidney failure by Paula Anne Ford-Martin, 2002-01-01
Living with Kidney Failure by Ted Harrison, 1990-03-23
Living with kidney failure by Foundation Australian Kidney, 2000-01-01
Routine creatinine testing spots kidney problem: the strategy 'could ultimately help reduce the incidence of kidney failure in a community.'.(Nephrology): An article from: Internal Medicine News by Michele G. Sullivan, 2005-05-01
Heroes : 100 Stories of Living with Kidney Failure by Unknown, 1998
Heroes: 100 stories of living with kidney failure --1998 publication. by various, 1998-01-01
Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease (kidney failure) Program: hearing before the Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, ... Congress, first session, April 3, 1995 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Subcommittee on Health., 1996-01-01
Diabetes and kidney failure: how individuals with diabetes experience kidney failure.(Continuing Education): An article from: Nephrology Nursing Journal by Eleanor F. Ravenscroft, 2005-09-01
Heroes : 100 Stories of Living with Kidney Failure by Devon (Ed.) Phillips, 1998
Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health: Chronic kidney failure by Barbara Wexler, 2002-01-01

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Connecticut Children's Medical Center - Nephrology
Provides primary and consultative services to patients with a variety of renal disorders including hematuria, proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome, acute renal failure, recurrent urinary tract infection, congenital renal anomalies including hydronephrosis and cystic diseases of the kidneys, kidney stones, chronic renal failure, end stage renal disease, hypertension, and a variety of fluid and electrolytes disorders.
http://www.ccmckids.org/services/nephrology.asp

Extractions: The Division provides primary and consultative services to patients with a variety of renal disorders including hematuria, proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome, acute renal failure, recurrent urinary tract infection, congenital renal anomalies including hydronephrosis and cystic diseases of the kidneys, kidney stones, chronic renal failure, end stage renal disease, hypertension, and a variety of fluid and electrolyte disorders.
NEJM: Articles On Kidney Disease -- Renal Failure, Dialysis, And Nephropathy
The kidney Disease collection covers topics such as renal failure, dialysis, and pathogenesis of nephropathy. Articles may be downloaded for a fee.
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/collection/kidney_disease

Extractions: 1-20 (of 215 results) Show: All articles Original Articles Review Articles Special Articles Editorials Case Records of the MGH Clinical Implications of Basic Research Clinical Practice Clinical Problem-Solving Health Policy Reports Legal Issues in Medicine Occasional Notes Perspective Sounding Board Special Reports Most recent content (25 Aug 2005): Costimulation Blockade with Belatacept in Renal Transplantation
Dr. Koop - End-stage Kidney Disease
Endstage kidney disease is a complete or near complete failure of the kidneysto function to excrete wastes, concentrate urine, and regulate .
http://www.drkoop.com/ency/93/000500.html

Extractions: Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Definition: End-stage kidney disease is a complete or near complete failure of the kidneys to function to excrete wastes, concentrate urine, and regulate electrolytes . Also called End-stage renal disease (ESRD). Causes, incidence, and risk factors: End-stage kidney disease occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to function at a level that is necessary for day to day life. It usually occurs as chronic renal failure progresses to the point where kidney function is less than 10% of baseline. At this point, the kidney function is so low that without dialysis or kidney transplantation, complications are multiple and severe, and death will occur from accumulation of fluids and waste products in the body.
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) - Nephrologychannel
Chronic renal failure (CRF) is the progressive loss of kidney function. The kidneysattempt to compensate for renal damage by hyperfiltration, which causes
http://www.nephrologychannel.com/crf/

Extractions: Overview Chronic renal failure (CRF) is the progressive loss of kidney function. The kidneys attempt to compensate for renal damage by hyperfiltration (excessive straining of the blood) within the remaining functional nephrons (filtering units that consist of a glomerulus and corresponding tubule) . Over time, hyperfiltration causes further loss of function.
Chronic Renal Failure (CKD) And Its Progression
Renal failure means that the kidneys aren t working properly. If the renal failureis chronic, it is lasting and kidney function is unlikely to improve.
http://renux.dmed.ed.ac.uk/EdREN/EdRenINFObits/CRFLong.html

Extractions: from EdREN , the website of the Renal Unit of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Renal failure means that the kidneys aren't working properly. If the renal failure is chronic, it is lasting and kidney function is unlikely to improve. However you can remain quite well until late on in chronic renal failure. It is therefore important to stop it from getting worse, if at all possible. 'Chronic renal failure' is often shortened to CRF CKD , which stands for for 'Chronic kidney disease', means the same thing. How do you know about chronic renal failure? CKD (CRF) often gets worse - progression of CRF Can end-stage renal failure be prevented? What do kidneys do? ... Further information How do you know about chronic renal failure? As many people with chronic renal failure have no symptoms, it is often only diagnosed after blood tests. As your kidney function deteriorates, you might develop any of the following symptoms: poor appetite, nausea and vomiting, tiredness, fluid retention (swollen ankles or shortness of breath), itch, cramps, or restless legs. However there can be other explanations for most of these symptoms. What about progression?
Feline CRF Information Center Reception Desk
A comprehensive resource for those with cats diagnosed with chronic renal failure.
http://www.felinecrf.com/

Extractions: online to help others. Newly Diagnosed? If your cat has just been diagnosed with CRF and you're frightened, confused and overwhelmed, click the Help button for a quick overview of what to do NOW and how to use this site to your cat's best advantage. Reception Desk Hello and welcome to the Feline Chronic Renal Failure Information Center. If your cat has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure (kidney failure), we would like to extend our sincere sympathy and express the hope that you will find some helpful information and support in the following pages.
Chronic Kidney Disease -- Topic Overview
Is this topic for you? This topic provides information about chronic kidneydisease. If you are looking
http://my.webmd.com/hw/kidney_failure/aa65430.asp?z=1821_00000_0000_rl_01
Canine Kidney Disease
The kidney are organs which maintain the balance of certain chemicals in yourdog s blood while filtering out the body s wastes as urine.
http://www.cah.com/library/caninekidney.html

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Medical College Of Wisconsin Healthlink Topics: Kidneys
News and information on diseases of the kidneys from the physicians and scientistsof 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."
Millions Are Unaware They Have Kidney Disease
More than 20 million Americans have moderate kidney disease. Another 20 millionare at risk. If these patients are not diagnosed and treated, says Dr.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002242.html

Extractions: Subscribe now >> With age, we hope, comes wisdom. Unfortunately, aging also brings us an increased risk for a number of serious health problems including cancer, heart disease and Alzheimers disease. We can also add another to the list kidney disease especially those of us who have high blood pressure or diabetes. And the risk increases even more if you are African American or Native American. More than 20 million Americans have undetected moderate chronic kidney disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation, and another 20 million more are at risk. Despite that, the news is not entirely grim: Most kidney disease can be prevented, says Walter F. Piering, MD
National Kidney Foundation: A To Z Health Guide
Welcome to the National kidney Foundation s kidney Learning System.
http://www.kidney.org/atoz/atozItem.cfm?id=37
National Kidney Foundation: Kidney Disease
preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and wellbeingof individuals and families affected by these diseases and increasing the
http://www.kidney.org/general/aboutdisease/

Extractions: @import "../../../c/main2d.css"; Search Find local offices and events. Change colors and text size Home Chronic kidney disease includes conditions that damage your kidneys and decrease their ability to keep you healthy by doing the jobs listed. If kidney disease gets worse, wastes can build to high levels in your blood and make you feel sick. You may develop complications like high blood pressure, anemia (low blood count), weak bones, poor nutritional health and nerve damage. Also, kidney disease increases your risk of having heart and blood vessel disease. These problems may happen slowly over a long period of time. Chronic kidney disease may be caused by diabetes, high blood pressure and other disorders. Early detection and treatment can often keep chronic kidney disease from getting worse. When kidney disease progresses, it may eventually lead to kidney failure, which requires dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain life.
Canine Renal Disease
kidney diseases in dogs, juvenile, familial, and chronic; symptoms, diagnosis,treatment and management, genetics and research. List of breeds which have
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Extractions: Kidney Disease in Dogs./Canine Renal Disease (different format works with all browsers) or, if you prefer a linear format Internet Explorer users click here for Explorer preferred linear format site The only information you will find on the site you are now on, is a list of breeds affected by hereditary renal diseases, as well as the type of renal disease associated with the breed, and some very good dietary information with links to a all the commercial dog foods for dogs with renal disease, so you can compare them, recipes for meals and treats, links that will tell you what is in any food you might be thinking of feeding or supplementing, (phosphorus, etc.), and an article by a veterinarian on the need for sufficient protein in renal disease. There is also a guestbook which may be signed on this site, with room for short comments. George 20 April 1988- 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).
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?
Chronic Kidney Disease Familydoctor.org
Information on chronic kidney disease from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
http://familydoctor.org/832.xml

Extractions: Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Chronic Kidney Disease What is chronic kidney disease? What are the symptoms of chronic kidney disease? How can my doctor tell if I have chronic kidney disease? I have chronic kidney disease. What can I do to prevent problems? ... What happens if chronic kidney disease gets worse? Printer-friendly version Email this article Healthy kidneys remove waste products from your blood. These waste products leave your body in your urine. Chronic kidney disease happens when the kidneys do not remove waste products for at least 3 months in a row. Almost 20 million people in the United States have this disease. The most common causes of chronic kidney disease are high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. Chronic kidney disease can also be caused by infections or urinary blockages. This is not as common. Return to top Most people don't have any symptoms early in the disease. Once the disease progresses, the symptoms can include the following: Return to top How can my doctor tell if I have chronic kidney disease?
Chronic Renal Failure
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/chronic_renal_failure.html
Cat Fanciers' Association: Polycystic Kidney Disease
CFA Health Committee strives to improve the health of cats through awareness andcommunication and by obtaining data and information which will benefit
http://www.cfa.org/health/pkd.html
Polycystic Kidney Disease - Digestion And Digestive-related Information On Medic
Digestion information covering the digestion system and related diseases, proceduresand tests, medications, and treatments. Produced by doctors.
http://www.medicinenet.com/polycystic_kidney_disease/article.htm

Extractions: Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a disorder that is characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. The cysts are filled with fluid. PKD cysts can replace much of the mass of the kidneys, thereby reducing kidney function and leading to kidney failure The kidneys are two organs, each about the size of a fist, that are located in the upper part of the abdomen, towards the back. The kidneys filter wastes from the blood to form urine. They also regulate amounts of certain vital substances in the body. When PKD causes kidneys to fail, which usually happens only after many years, the patient requires dialysis or kidney transplantation. About one-half of people with the primary form of PKD progress to kidney failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Defines three types of polycystic kidney disease and describes its genetic origins,symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as ongoing research.
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/polycystic/

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.
Polycystic Kidney Disease
CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center providesresearch services and healthcare information to physicians,
http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00061240.html

Extractions: The most common of all life-threatening, genetic diseases, PKD affects at least two of every 10,000 people. A child who inherits the PKD gene from either parent has a 50% chance of developing the disease. A healthy kidney is about the same size as a human fist. PKD cysts, which can be as small as the head of a pin or as large as a grapefruit, can expand the kidneys until each one is bigger than a football and weighs as much as 38 pounds. Types of PKD Babies born with infantile PKD are often born dead. Few of these children survive for more than two years, and many of them die in infancy. PKD is much more common in adults than in children. Symptoms usually start to appear between the ages of 30-50, and, though organ deterioration progresses more slowly than it does in children, untreated disease eventually causes kidney failure.

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