1. In Focus: A Photojournalist's Journey Through Kidney Failure Homepage of a photojournalist who chronicles his journey through kidney failure from diagnosis to the search for a donor to dialysis, and ultimately to a kidney transplant. and support groups http://www.johnfmartin.net/

idney disorders currently affect some 3 million people nationwide. In the United States, more than 44,000 people are on The List, patiently waiting to get a phone call telling them they're a near-perfect match for a cadaveric kidney. Hospitals across the country are flooded with more than 100,000 dialysis patients, who sit for hours at a time as man-made machines do what their own kidneys can't: clean toxins and fluid from their blood. In the fall of 1998, these numbers were little more than a jumbled set of statistics for me. I knew early in life there was a chance my kidneys could fail, but I never gave it a second thought. I was too busy growing up and pursuing a career in photojournalism. Read the latest updates on John and his recovery. Update: 02-28-02 When I learned my kidneys were failing, I turned to the Web for more information. I was disappointed in what I found. While there are a ton of sites filled with statistics and jargon about renal failure and countless kidney organizations and support groups, there was no detailed story of one person's battle with kidney failure, dialysis and transplant. I was looking for someone's complete story that could give me some idea of what was ahead. Who better to undertake such a project than a photojournalist? I admit the whole idea of turning the camera around made me uncomfortable. After all, my place is behind the viewfinder. Thankfully, all the shooters involved are friends and they made it easy for me to become the subject, and after a while, I forgot they were there. The chapters of this Web site chronicle my journey through the kidney transplant process, from early discussions with my doctor, to dialysis and ultimately to the surgery on March 31, 2000. ... Contact Information

2. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Acute Kidney Failure Acute kidney failure. Alternative names Return to top. Renal failure acute; kidney failure; kidney failure - acute; Renal failure; ARF Definition Return to top. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000501.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Acute kidney failure Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Kidney anatomy Alternative names Return to top Renal failure - acute; Kidney failure; Kidney failure - acute; Renal failure; ARF Definition Return to top Acute renal failure is sudden loss of the ability of the kidneys to excrete wastes, concentrate urine, and conserve electrolytes . ("Acute" means sudden, "renal" refers to the kidneys.) Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The kidneys filter wastes and excrete fluid by using the bloodstream's own natural pressure. There are numerous potential causes of damage to the kidneys. Decreased blood flow this may occur when there is extremely low blood pressure caused by trauma, complicated surgery, septic shock , hemorrhage, or burns ; associated dehydration ; or other severe or complicated illnesses. Acute tubular necrosis ( ATN ) may occur when tissues aren't getting enough oxygen or when the renal artery is blocked or narrowed (see acute arterial occlusion of the kidney and renal artery stenosis Over-exposure to metals, solvents, radiographic contrast materials, certain antibiotics, and other medications or substances.

3. Kidney Disease S0 ..What Causes kidney failure? General Information The causes of kidney (renal) disease and failure are numerous and in some instances, not understood.. http://www.newmanveterinary.com/kidney.html

KIDNEYFAILURE To Pee or Not to Pee....AAAaaahhhhhh Sections covered: Kidney Basics, Kidney Failure Acute Renal Failure ChronicRenal Failure Diagnostic Approach ... Treatment Plan KidneyBasics: The kidney is really a multifunctional organ, controlling not only the conservation of fluid and the removal of bodily wastes , but also the regulation of bone and calcium (including vitamin D) metabolism bone marrow (red blood cell ) activity and electrolyte concentrations Conservation Think about the kidney as a container holding thousands of individual filtering units (each called a "nephron") with tiny pores. Blood passes through the kidney, and in the process is routed through each of these filters; toxins and other wastes are removed, most of the fluid (about 95%) is reabsorbed back to the bloodstream (water is conserved), electrolyte concentrations (primarily sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, chloride) are delicately adjusted, and urine is produced. This urine is stored in the urinary bladder until it is voided. The kidney is responsible for providing precursor for the synthesis of Vitamin D ; Vitamin D is necessary for the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, the regulation of concentrations of calcium and phosphorus is also determined by the action of

4. Chronic Renal Failure CHRONIC kidney failure WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW. Whats On This Page. What is CRF (Chronic Renal Failure)? Relevant Diagnostic Tests. Treatment Options. ONLINE resources for Pet Owners In chronic kidney failure, urine is usually produced in excessive quantities http://www.marvistavet.com/html/chronic_renal_failure.html

5. MayoClinic.com - Kidney Failure kidney failure occurs when your kidneys can t eliminate excess fluid and waste from your blood. kidney failure By Mayo Clinic staff Overview http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00280

6. Kidney Problems - Renal Failure what it feels like to have kidney failure. Both of them told me that they My guess is that dogs with kidney failure have a similar experience http://www.vetinfo.com/drenal.html

Please note: The information on our site is for everyone to read. Please use it as often as you like. However, Ask Dr Mike is available only to subscribers of our Vetinfo Digest. Please do not send questions if you are not a subscriber. Please use the search engine or one of the indexes to see if the information you need is already online. Please see Subscriber info for details. Subscriber Info The income from the subscriptions helps defray the cost of maintaining the site and allows us to keep the large amount of information on www.vetinfo .com free to our readers. Renal Failure in Dogs Stanozolol (Winstol-V) and Poor appetite Tap water vs bottled water for Pom with renal failure Renal failure - appetite loss Chronic Renal Failure ... Early renal failure - Lab Renal Failure and diet Congenital renal failure - Schnauzers Also see Kidney problems also see Incontinence also see Urinary also see Liver problems Stanozolol (Winstrol-V tm) and poor appetite with renal failure Question: Dr. Richards

7. Feline CRF Information Center Reception Desk Hello and welcome to the Feline Chronic Renal Failure Information Center cat has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure (kidney failure), we would like to extend our sincere http://www.felinecrf.com/

Home Introduction Reception Desk Site Guide Caregiver Information What is CRF? Management of CRF Related Problems Medications ... Coaster Honoring CRF Cats Tributes Memorials Communication How to Contact Us Caregiver Feedback Veterinary Feedback Feline CRF Mail List ... Guest Book Resources Links Bookstore Hand-out Site Information Commendations Credits Tech Notes Site Search If you find this site helpful, please help us remain 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.

8. Kidney Failure - Suite101.com kidney failure, also known as renal failure, is a condition that cannot be cured, only treated, by two means, either dialysis or transplantation. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/kidney_failure

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9. Kidney Failure kidney failure. When you first hear this diagnosis, it's scary. But there are a few things you should know. First, there are three treatment options available. Your renal care team will pick one to http://www.amarillomed.com/kidney.htm

Kidney Failure When you first hear this diagnosis, it's scary. But there are a few things you should know. First, there are three treatment options available. Your renal care team will pick one to match your life-style and physical needs. There are three primary treatment options. Kidney transplantation - an operation which places a healthy kidney into your body. Kidney dialysis - a way to remove waste products and excess water from your blood. Non-treatment is also an option. However, the non-treatment choice will lead to death. Second, you are the most important member of your renal care team. Other members include your doctor, your nurse, your family, your friends, self-help groups, dialysis clinic personnel, nutritionists or dietitians, and qualified social workers. Third, you are not alone. By 1995, estimates show that more than 700,000 people worldwide (200,000 people in just the U.S.) will have kidney failure. You are part of an entire renal care team. So are your doctor, your family, and other health-care people such as a nurse, social worker and dietician. Tap into their knowledge and experience:

10. Kidney Directions: About End Stage Renal Disease Site sponsored by Baxter Healthcare discusses end stage renal disease, acute kidney failure, and chronic kidney failure. http://www.kidneydirections.com/us/patients/basics/kidneys/ext-end-stage-renal-d

When someone has end stage renal disease, the kidneys are damaged. The kidneys no longer work well enough to remove wastes and excess fluids from the body. Complete kidney failure occurs when less than 10% of your kidneys are working. Toxins , waste products from foods and body cells, plus extra fluids build up in the blood. If the excess wastes and fluids are not removed, the whole body is affected. You will become ill from the build up of waste products and fluid. When the kidneys cannot work normally any longer, this is called kidney failure. When kidney failure progresses to the point where the kidneys do not function well enough to keep a person healthy, he or she will need treatment. A process called "dialysis" is used to replace some of the functions (waste and fluid removal) of the kidneys. Or, a patient may be a candidate for a kidney transplant, which is when a new kidney from a living or deceased donor replaces the patient's nonfunctioning kidney (patients usually receive dialysis while they are waiting for a donor kidney). Not all people with kidney failure are candidates for a transplant. Kidney failure can happen suddenly or slowly.

11. MedlinePlus: Kidney Failure M N O P Q R S T U V W XYZ List of All Topics. kidney failure MEDLINE for recent research articles on kidney failure . kidney failure http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/kidneyfailureanddialysis.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Kidney Failure Contents of this page: News General/Overviews Anatomy/Physiology Coping ... Children Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Kidney Failure: Kidney Failure Kidney Dialysis, including Artificial Kidney You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Dialysis Kidney Cancer Kidney Diseases Kidney Transplantation ... Procedures and Therapies Latest News FDA Approves First in a New Class of Drugs to Treat Hyperparathyroidism Associated with Renal Failure and in Patients with Parathyroid Cancer (03/08/2004, Food and Drug Administration) General/Overviews Kidney Failure (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Kidney Failure (Patient Education Institute) - requires Flash plug-in Also available in: Spanish Anatomy/Physiology Kidneys and Urinary Tract (Nemours Foundation) Your Kidneys and How They Work (National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse) Also available in: Spanish Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Kidney Failure

12. MedlinePlus: Kidney Failure General/Overviews; kidney failure (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research); Kidney View slideshow on kidney failure. Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/kidneyfailure.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Kidney Failure Contents of this page: News General/Overviews Anatomy/Physiology Coping ... Children Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Kidney Failure: Kidney Failure Kidney Dialysis, including Artificial Kidney You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Dialysis Kidney Cancer Kidney Diseases Kidney Transplantation ... Procedures and Therapies Latest News FDA Approves First in a New Class of Drugs to Treat Hyperparathyroidism Associated with Renal Failure and in Patients with Parathyroid Cancer (03/08/2004, Food and Drug Administration) General/Overviews Kidney Failure (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Kidney Failure (Patient Education Institute) - requires Flash plug-in Also available in: Spanish Anatomy/Physiology Kidneys and Urinary Tract (Nemours Foundation) Your Kidneys and How They Work (National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse) Also available in: Spanish Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Kidney Failure

13. Kidney Failure And Kidney Disease The National Kidney Foundation of Oregon and Washington provides information, programs and services to kidney patients. http://www.kidneywa.org

14. PROVET HEALTHCARE INFORMATION - Vitamin B Complex In Renal Failure ProVet pet healthcare information article, reviewing the importance of the B vitamins in kidney failure. http://www.provet.co.uk/health/diseases/vitbrenal.htm

SPONSOR CLICK HERE FOR MORE ABOUT PRO-VITB Back B COMPLEX VITAMINS IN RENAL FAILURE PATIENTS First broadcast on www.provet.co.uk This information is provided by Provet for educational purposes only. You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet. Vitamin supplementation to pets is widely practised, yet there is little scientific evidence to support it. In this article we shall review the importance of vitamin B complex in renal failure patients. The vitamin B complex vitamins are water soluble vitamins which (except for vitamin B12) are poorly stored within the body, and they are excreted in the urine. A continuous dietary supply is needed to meet the body's requirements. In human renal failure patients deficiency of two of the vitamin B complex (folate and pyridoxine) has been reported. The vitamin B requirements of animals with renal failure have not been determined, however it is likely that animals with renal failure have an increased requirement because of: Decreased intake Decreased appetite - resulting in reduced - possibly insufficient - food and vitamin B intake Vomiting - loss of food including vitamin B Increased loses Diarrhoea - loss of nutrients including vitamin B Polyuria - resulting in increased urinary losses of vitamin B Increased needs Animals in renal failure are often in a catabolic state due to protein and other nutrient losses in urine, and other factors. Many of the B vitamins have an important role in the metabolic processes involved in energy production in the body. For example four water soluble B complex vitamins - thiamin, niacin, riboflavin and vitamin B6 are all required for the energy-producing Krebs citric acid cycle.

15. Kidney Patient Guide - What Causes Kidney Failure? The physical aspects of kidney failure. There are a number of known causes of kidney failure but in quite a lot of people the cause is never found. http://www.kidneypatientguide.org.uk/site/fail.html

The physical aspects of kidney failure There are a number of known causes of kidney failure but in quite a lot of people the cause is never found. The commonest causes are diabetes , high blood pressure and a painless inflammation of the kidneys called glomerulonephritis . There is a progressive loss of the filtering units ( nephrons ) in the kidney. Other common causes are the inherited condition of cysts in the kidneys (polycystic kidney disease); repeated kidney infections or kidney infections ( pyelonephritis ) in childhood; and obstruction to the urine flow. A quick summary of the common causes of kidney failure: Diabetes High blood pressure Glomerulonephritis Polycystic kidney disease Scarring from kidney infection in childhood Obstruction For more information see Specific kidney disorders Back to The physical aspects of kidney failure CONTENTS PAGE BULLETIN BOARD ... SEARCH STANDARDS: We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation FEEDBACK: We welcome feedback on any aspect of this site or its contents. Please send e-mail to kpg@pobox.com

16. Kidney Patient Guide - Treatment Kidney Patient Guide. kidney failure is treated by a combination of methods which include diet, medication, and possibly dialysis. http://www.kidneypatientguide.org.uk/site/treatment.html

Kidney failure is treated by a combination of methods which include diet medication , and possibly dialysis . Another option which may be possible for you is to be considered for a kidney transplant Diet Medication Bone disease ... SEARCH STANDARDS: We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation FEEDBACK: We welcome feedback on any aspect of this site or its contents. Please send e-mail to kpg@pobox.com . For information about the authors of this site visit the credits page LAST UPDATED: This page last updated 18th May 2000.

17. Renal Care Group, Inc. Provides highquality dialysis and nephrology services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure. (Nasdaq RCGI). http://www.renalcaregroup.com/

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18. Chronic Renal Failure CHRONIC kidney failure WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW. What’s On This Page. IF MY PET IS STILL MAKING PLENTY OF URINE HOW CAN THERE BE kidney failure? http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_chronic_renal_failure.html

CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW What’s On This Page What is CRF (Chronic Renal Failure)? Relevant Diagnostic Tests Treatment Options ON-LINE resources for Pet Owners IF MY PET IS STILL MAKING PLENTY OF URINE HOW CAN THERE BE KIDNEY FAILURE? In chronic kidney failure, urine is usually produced in excessive quantities. What the kidneys are failing to do is conserve water (they are failing to make concentrated urine). The body produces numerous toxins on a moment by moment basis. These toxins circulate to the kidneys where, dissolved in water, they are filtered out and urinated away. An efficient kidney can make a highly concentrated urine so that a large amount of toxin can be excreted in a relatively small amount of water. When the kidneys fail over a long time period, they lose their ability to concentrate urine and more water is required to excrete the same amount of toxin. The animal will begin to drink more and more to provide the failing kidneys with enough water. Ultimately, the animal cannot drink enough and toxin levels begin to rise. Weight loss, listlessness, nausea, constipation, and poor appetite become noticeable. It is common for animals, especially cats, to have a long history of excessive water consumption when they finally come to the vet's office with one of the latter complaints. [Back to Index] WHAT IS MY VET READING ON THE BLOOD PANEL?

19. Proteinuria An introduction, a look at who is at risk, signs if this disease and kidney failure, testing, treatment, research, points to remember and resources. From The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/pubs/proteinuria/proteinuria.htm

Email To A Friend Home : Proteinuria Proteinuria On this page: Who is at risk? What are the signs of proteinuria and kidney failure? What are the tests for proteinuria? How is proteinuria treated? ... For More Information Proteinuria describes a condition in which urine contains an abnormal amount of protein. Proteins are the building blocks for all body parts, including muscles, bones, hair, and nails. Proteins in your blood also perform a number of important functions. They protect you from infection, help your blood coagulate, and keep the right amount of fluid circulating through your body. As blood passes through healthy kidneys, they filter the waste products out and leave in the things the body needs, like proteins. Most proteins are too big to pass through the kidneys' filters into the urine unless the kidneys are damaged. The main protein that is most likely to appear in urine is albumin. Albumin is smaller and therefore more likely to escape through the filters of the kidney, called glomeruli. Sometimes the term albuminuria is used when the test detects albumin specifically. Albumin's function in the body includes retention of fluid in the blood. It acts like a sponge, soaking up fluid from body tissues. Inflammation in the glomeruli is called glomerulonephritis

20. Kidney Failure: Choosing A Treatment That's Right For You Provides a broad overview of the treatment options for a person facing kidney failure. AZ List of Topics and Titles kidney failure Series Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You. Kidney Developing kidney failure means that you have some decisions to make about http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/pubs/esrd/esrd.htm

Email To A Friend PDF Version Spanish Version Also see: Kidney Failure Series Home Kidney Failure Series : Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You On this page: When Your Kidneys Fail Treatment Choice: Hemodialysis Treatment Choice: Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment Choice: Kidney Transplantation ... About the Kidney Failure Series Your kidneys filter wastes from your blood and regulate other functions of your body. When your kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work of healthy kidneys to survive. Developing kidney failure means that you have some decisions to make about your treatment. If you choose to receive treatment, your choices are hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Each of them has advantages and disadvantages. You may also choose to forgo treatment. By learning about your choices, you can work with your doctor to decide what's best for you. No matter which treatment you choose, you'll need to make some changes in your life, including how you eat and plan your activities. But with the help of your health care team, family, and friends, you can lead a full, active life. Top When Your Kidneys Fail Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. When your kidneys fail, harmful wastes build up in your body, your blood pressure may rise, and your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. When this happens, you need treatment to replace the work of your failed kidneys.

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