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Centre for Kidney Research
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Located at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, NSW Australia. Includes abstracts, projects, lectures, publications, links and contact details.
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Genes Involved in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Nephrotic Syndrome
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The Laboratory of Inherited Kidney Disease at the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital is conducting research to identify genes involved in the development of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and nephrotic syndrome.
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Helpline for Kidney Diseases
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A free site for patient education and guidance regarding ailments of kidney, prostate, and urinary disorders. Online self diagnosis or submission of the problem to multiple experts who can reply by e-mail.
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Kidney Dictionary Index
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From NIDDK, a list of words that are often used in talking or writing about kidney diseases.
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National Kidney Foundation of Southern California
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Contains program information, online memorial donations, online KidneyCar donations, and brochure order forms.
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Glomerular diseases
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Information and resources for rare diseases of the glomeruli in the kidneys, such as glomerulonephritis and glomerulosclerosis.
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The Merck Manual
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A description of nephritic syndrome with a look at its acute stage, the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, prognoses and treatment. Also includes crescentic glomerulonephritis and chronic nephritic syndrome.
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The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
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A detailed discussion about the kidneys and how glomerular diseases interfere with their functions. Also the symptoms, diagnoses and causes.
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Renal Pathology Tutorial
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A list of clinical presentations of glomerular diseases.
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eMedicine Health
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Consumer health resource center providing an overview of acute kidney failure and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
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Kidney Advocacy
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Brings together information on Atypical HUS and other chronic and end stage renal diseases. It provides education, support and resources for patients of all ages addressing financial and social issues plus links to supportive sites.
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Kidcomm
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A resource for parents who are living with childhood kidney diseases. Offers extensive information on many childhood kidney diseases including email support groups for parents and children dealing with these diseases.
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National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias, Inc.
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Describes the mission and services of this affiliate of the NKF. Serving most of Virginia and West Viriginia.
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The Renal Fibrosis Lab
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An Inserm laboratory in Toulouse (France) working on renal-fibrosis. Contains information about the research group and their research and information about renal fibrosis.
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Bryan's Kidney Page
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Personal page about the 5th anniversary of a young boy's kidney tranplant. Includes links to information on organ transplantation.
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eMedicine Health - Intravenous Pyelogram
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Consumer health resource center providing information on this procedure which refers to a series of x-rays taken of the kidneys, the ureters, and the bladder.
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eMedicine Health: Kidney Transplant
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Consumer health resource center providing information on the risks and benefits of kidney transplant.
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The National Kidney Disease Education Program
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Seeks to reduce morbidity and mortality from kidney disease by raising awareness on the seriousness of kidney disease, importance of testing people at risk and availability of treatment options.
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Run 4 Katie
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London Marathon run to raise awareness and donations for Kidney Research UK.
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Angela's Just 70 Challenge
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Her goals are to raise money for renal and transplant patient associations in Staffordshire. To purchase medical equipment for the Salma Dialysis Centre in Khartoum, Sudan and to promote organ donation amongst companies, groups, and faith communities.
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Renal Info
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Find details on kidney failure, including causes, symptoms, tests, ideas to help maintain health, and a comprehensive presentation of kidney disease treatment choices.
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eMedicine Health - Acute Kidney Failure
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Consumer health resource center providing an overivew of this disorder, causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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