Kidney & Urological Disease Links

American Association of Kidney Patients    
Online newsletter, patinet education and brochures.  Has a list of local chapters.

KidTalk 
E-mail lists for (a) kids with various kidney diseases;  (b) siblings of kidney patients;  (c)  Young Adults with kidney diseases.

MedlinePlus: Kidney Diseases     
Full text articles and links. Each section has information about diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, the disease in children, and Spanish information.

National Kidney Foundation
This site includes information about kidney disease. Of particular interest is the on-line newsletter "Electronic Kidney", the six warning signs of kidney and urinary tract disease, and support information for patients and caregivers.

National Kidney Foundation of Colorado, Montana, & Wyoming
Provides kidney disease figures, a list of patient services available through the foundation, information about organ donation, and more.

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Provides patient information documents on kidney diseases, kidney stones, statistics, a directory of kidney and urologic diseases organizations, and a section on how kidneys work.

Kidney Problems in Children    (National Kidney Foundation)

Kidney Transplant/Dialysis Association 
Non-profit organization which provides financial aid, information, and emotional support to chronic renal disease patients and their families. Has a newsletter, patient handbook and online support. 

Lab Tests Online 
Explains all types of diagnostic tests.

What's the Deal with Dialysis? 
Explains to children how dialysis works.

Need more information?  Send an information request to the Family Health Library.

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