21. BBC NEWS | Health | Medical Notes | J-M | Kidney Failure B kidney failure is a serious disease which can have a major impact on life, and can ultimately be fatal. What is kidney failure? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/j-m/1600456.stm

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH You are in: Health: Medical notes News Front Page World ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help EDITIONS Change to World Monday, 15 October, 2001, 14:29 GMT 15:29 UK Kidney failure Artificial dialysis mimics the function of healthy kidneys Kidney failure is a serious disease which can have a major impact on life, and can ultimately be fatal. However, it can be successfully treated. What do the kidneys do? In order for blood to perform its essential functions of bringing nutrients and oxygen to the cells of the body, and carrying waste materials away from those cells, the chemical composition of the blood must be carefully controlled. The kidneys play a crucial role in this process by filtering the blood under high pressure and removing potential toxins, which are excreted from the body in the urine. Every day the kidneys filter the body's entire blood volume seven or eight times. What is kidney failure? When the kidneys start to fail, toxins are not filtered out of the blood, and start accumulate in the tissues. This can lead to a range of problems. Build up of two waste products, urea and creatinine, can lead to tiredness, weakness, loss of appetite and vomiting.

22. India Renal Foundation Dedicated to the cause of kidney failure patients in India. Includes information on situation in the country, organization's programs, and how to donate. http://www.indiarenalfoundation.org/

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23. Aksys, Ltd. Home Provides hemodialysis products and services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure. (Nasdaq AKSY) http://www.aksys.com/

24. Kidney Failure: Information From WebMD kidney failure Health Center. kidney failure sends an estimated 400,000 Americans into treatment each year. Find indepth information http://my.webmd.com/medical_information/condition_centers/kidney_failure/default

WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Quizzes, Calculators Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in Choose a Topic All Conditions ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Dental Depression Diabetes Eye Health Heart Disease Hepatitis HIV/AIDS Hypertension Men's Conditions Mental Health Migraines/Headaches Multiple Sclerosis Osteoporosis Parkinson's Sexual Conditions Stroke Weight Control Women's Conditions Kidney Failure Health Center Kidney failure sends an estimated 400,000 Americans into treatment each year. Find in-depth information here on kidney failure (also called renal failure), covering causes, symptoms, dialysis, and daily support. Kidney Disease Basics Causes Symptoms When to Call a Doctor ... High Blood Pressure Damages Organs High blood pressure can cause kidney and heart damage, even if only slightly high. Go To Article Make the Choices That are Right for You We Knew You'd Want to Know What to Know About Kidney Transplants Survival Benefit Seen With Kidney Transplant ... From WebMD Sign Up for a Free E-Newsletter Better Dialysis Survival With Zemplar A newer form of vitamin D cuts improves dialysis survival rates, a major study shows.

25. Help Me When I'm Down An appeal for financial assistance due to kidney failure an diabetes. http://www.iruberleet.net/ffs/Randy/helprandy.html

Hi. My name is Randy, and I have chronic kidney failure as well as diabetes and liver damage. After 23 years of type 1 diabetes, my kidneys have given up. So now I am looking at a transplant of both a kidney and my pancreas. Thank you for taking the time to visit this page, and God Bless Free Counter

26. Reversing Kidney Failure May Be Possible Reversing kidney failure May Be Possible. BoneHealing Drug Repairs Damaged Kidneys in Mice. Currently, reversing kidney failure is not possible. http://my.webmd.com/content/article/70/80994.htm

WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Quizzes, Calculators Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in Choose a Topic All Conditions ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Dental Depression Diabetes Eye Health Heart Disease Hepatitis HIV/AIDS Hypertension Men's Conditions Mental Health Migraines/Headaches Multiple Sclerosis Osteoporosis Parkinson's Sexual Conditions Stroke Weight Control Women's Conditions Reversing Kidney Failure May Be Possible Bone-Healing Drug Repairs Damaged Kidneys in Mice By Daniel DeNoon WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD on Wednesday, July 02, 2003 July 2, 2003 A drug already licensed to treat bone fractures appears to reverse longstanding kidney damage. The finding in lab mice offers hope to the nearly 300,000 people now kept alive by dialysis machines. Currently, reversing kidney failure is not possible. Raghu Kalluri, PhD, director of the Center for Matrix Biology at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, led the study. The findings appear in the July 2003 issue of Nature Medicine "Dialysis is not really a treatment. It's just a means of survival until an opportunity for a transplant opens up," Kalluri says in a news release. "A cost-effective drug that would actually reverse [kidney failure] could significantly reduce the need for dialysis and significantly improve the quality of life for these patients."

27. Center For Dialysis Care. Dialysis Travel And Vacation In Cyprus In The Mediterr kidney failure disease patients can now travel to Paphos Cyprus and enjoy their vacations by the sea, while receiving their dialysis treatment in our kidney dialysis centers. http://www.hemodialysiscenter.com

Dialysis Center in Cyprus providing kidney dialysis treatment facilities for residents or travellers to the island. Our unit offers the opportunity to dialysis patients international to travel to Cyprus and enjoy their vacations in this favorite tourist destination in the Mediterranean sea having peace of mind regarding their medical needs and at reasonable cost. Qualified and experienced staff, and the latest technology machine meet all the patient dialysis and safety needs. © 2001 Hemodialysis Center. Created and Maintained by Worldsites

28. Kidney Failure (renal Failure With Uraemia, Or Azotaemia) kidney failure (renal failure with uraemia, or azotaemia). Reviewed by Dr Chris Dudley What is kidney failure? The blood comes from the http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/kidneyfailure.htm

NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression Eczema ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Kidney failure (renal failure with uraemia, or azotaemia) Dr Chris Dudley , consultant renal physician Dr Dan Rutherford , GP What is kidney failure? The blood comes from the abdominal aorta (A) and goes into the kidney (B). Here the waste products are extracted and sent out along the ureter (C), which goes directly to the bladder. The function of the kidneys is, among other things, to get rid of the waste products that result from the body's metabolism. One of the major by-products of the metabolism of protein (muscle) is urea. The kidneys remove the waste products by extracting them from the blood and sending them along the ureter to the bladder, from where they are excreted in the urine. If the kidney function fails, the waste products accumulate in the blood and the body. The term for this build-up is azotaemia.

29. Dialysis In The Bahamas At New Providence Dialysis Unit A modern hemodialysis unit for patients with kidney failure under the directorship of Doctor Judson Eneas, nephrologist. http://www.newprovidencedialysisunit.com/

NEW PROVIDENCE DIALYSIS UNIT Nassau, Bahamas Dr. Judson Eneas Dr. Judson Eneas is the medical director of the New Providence Dialysis Unit. Here he has served as Chairman of the Medical Staff and Chairman of Medicine and now serves on the Board of Directors of Doctors Hospital. Dr. Eneas performed the first hemodialysis procedure at Doctors Hospital in 1987 and has been actively involved in the development of the dialysis programme at the hospital, culminating in the development of the New Providence Dialysis Unit. His private practice is located directly across the street from the hospital. Dr. Eneas is the son of the late Dr. Cleveland Eneas. He is married and they have three children. Visitors to this page: Feel free to sign my Guest Book return to top Dialysis clinics in Nassau: New Providence Dialysis Unit is a modern hemodialysis unit for patients with kidney failure. We are under the directorship of Doctor Judson Eneas, nephrologist. document.write(code);

30. Kidney Failure - Health And Medical Information: Diseases And Conditions, Medica MedicineNet Home Diseases Conditions AZ List kidney failure. Advanced Search. kidney failure. What happens when your kidneys fail? Hemodialysis. http://www.medicinenet.com/Kidney_Failure/article.htm

MedicineNet Home > Kidney Failure Advanced Search Printer-Friendly Format Add to Favorites Email to a Friend ... Next page Kidney Failure What happens when your kidneys fail? Hemodialysis What is hemodialysis? How does hemodialysis work? Getting ready for hemodialysis. Who performs hemodialysis? ... Questions you may want to ask your health care team about hemodialysis. Peritoneal Dialysis What is peritoneal dialysis? How does peritoneal dialysis work? How do you get prepared for peritoneal dialysis? What are the types of peritoneal dialysis? ... Dialysis is not a cure. Kidney Transplantation What is kidney transplantation? How does kidney transplantation work? What do you need to get ready for kidney transplantation? How long does kidney transplantation take? ... What questions to ask about kidney transplantation? What happens when your kidneys fail? Healthy kidneys clean the blood by filtering out extra water and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and blood healthy. When both of your kidneys fail, your body holds fluid. Your blood pressure rises. Harmful wastes build up in your body. Your body doesn't make enough red blood cells. You develop fatigue, nausea, and loss of appetite. When this happens, you need treatment to replace the work of your failed kidneys. Treatment choice: Hemodialysis What is hemodialysis?

31. Kidney Failure In Young Children - Health And Medical Information: Diseases And MedicineNet Home Health Fact AZ List kidney failure In Young Children. Advanced Search. Most Common Cause of kidney failure in Young Children Is ! http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=187

32. E. Faye McPhee (1930-1998) Photographs and memories of a woman who died of kidney failure. http://cpcug.org/user/kopp/faye/

F AYE M C P HEE Remembrances: Bobby Scrapbook: The Journal The Allegis Times Faye won Maryland's Most Beautiful People volunteer award in November 1993. I have known Faye all my life, from my birth to her death. I remember my first day of pre-school, when Faye brought me to my classroom. I held on her and cried and screamed; I did not want to let go. I remember when in some fit of childish anger, I bit Faye on the shoulder and lost one of my front teeth. I cried as much in sorrow for my act as in pain. I remember when, during one recess in pre-school, absorbed in my own thoughts, I paced endlessly in circles. I did not notice when everyone else went inside. Finally I did look up everyone was gone. I ran inside. Faye was there to comfort me. I remember Faye's car accident. It was January, I think, in 1988. When she returned to work after a month in the hospital, I pretended to be sick and stayed home from kindergarten so I could see her once more. I remember when my parents would go on trips and leave me with Faye for a day or two. After her accident, Faye rented the basement of the house of a women named Yo, who lived only a few minutes from us. Sometimes I would sleep over with Faye in her tiny basement-apartment. I remember Faye's TV shows wrestling, soap operas like

33. Kidney Failure In Green Iguanas kidney failure in green iguanas. ©1996, 2002 Melissa Kaplan. What causes kidney failure in iguanas? Are there any signs when an iguana s kidneys are failing? http://www.anapsid.org/iguana/kidneyfailure.html

Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Collection Last updated August 12, 2002 Kidney failure in green iguanas What causes kidney failure in iguanas? Are there any signs when an iguana's kidneys are failing? Are they especially prone to this? Iguanas in captivity are prone to this in a large part because people keep feeding them animal protein and do not give them enough access to water or humidity. Books that say to feed animal protein and only put down water once a week have not increased iguana longevity - quite the contrary: since the new iguana books came out in the early 1990's, it appears that kidney failure is striking at younger ages, with iguanas dying at 3-5 years rather that 7-9 years from it...and even that was far short of the 15-20+ years they should be living. Fed a proper plant-based diet, with regular access to water and spraying, iguana kidneys generally do just fine. With insufficient water, however, the kidneys have to strain to work. Add animal protein to such a 'dry' system, and the kidneys don't have a chance. The commercial food products of dry pellets or powders whose instructions state to feed dry are also likely to contribute to kidney problems, whether or not they have, as some do, animal protein in them. Many antibiotics are hard on the kidneys, and need to be administered in conjunction with additional fluids (by injection) to try to prevent harmful effects on the kidneys. Since there have been no widespread pharmacokinetic studies on green iguanas or other reptiles (although, at this time, some are now underway) all drugs and dosages have been extrapolated from those used on mammals. While we will eventually know what is safe to use at what dosages, etc., for now it is still part guess, part experience, and part luck. In the meantime, antibiotics remain a potential cause of kidney problems.

34. Kidney Foundation Of Canada Helping Canadians suffering from kidney failure and related disorders such as high blood pressure, kidney stones, diabetes and urinary tract infections http://www.kidney.ca/

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35. Kidney Failure kidney failure. kidney failure. This interactive tutorial on kidney failure has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/C0035078L0022659.html

low graphics Kidney Failure broader: Kidney Diseases other: Kidney Calculi Kidney Neoplasms narrower: Kidney Failure, Chronic Advances in renal replacement therapy Table of contents and abstracts for the journal Advances in Renal Replacement Therapy, from January 1997. The journal publishes articles about the care and treatment of patients with kidney failure, and is the journal of the U.S. National Kidney Foundation. Published quarterly by WB Saunders Company. Renal Replacement Therapy Kidney Failure Electronic Journals [Publication Type] Kidney patient guide This web site is aimed at renal patients, their carers and families and interested health professionals. This site is "the result of collaboration between health care professionals, experts in information technology and multimedia, specialist health care writers, and people with renal failure, their families and carers". It has been made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust's Science on Stage and Screen awards and it has a definite UK focus. There is information available on the physical aspects of kidney failure, treatment of kidney failure as well as the emotional and financial consequences surrounding kidney disease. There are also links to UK based support groups and a bulletin board where questions or messages can be posted. The animation available on the site requires the Flash plugin which can be downloaded for free. Patient Education Nephrology Kidney Failure Kidney ... Kidney failure This interactive tutorial on kidney failure has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. This tutorial provides information on kidney failure and covers anatomy, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in.

36. National Kidney Foundation, Singapore A nonprofit organisation for Singaporeans who suffer from kidney failure. Provides medical care and patient support for kidney patients, and increases public awareness and understanding of kidney disease. http://www.nkfs.org/

37. Kidney Failure, Chronic kidney failure, Chronic. kidney failure, Chronic. Pathology of the kidney glomerulonephritis. A kidney failure, Chronic / therapy. Effectiveness http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/C0022661L0022661.html

low graphics Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy broader: Kidney Failure other: Glomerulonephritis Pyelonephritis Renal Dialysis Kidney Failure, Chronic Pathology of the kidney : glomerulonephritis A collection of information acting as a teaching course in the pathology of primary glomerular diseases that is accessible to physicians practicing renal medicine and to residents and fellows in training. This unit incorporates text with scanned microscopic images and original illustrations produced in Macro media FreeHand, and is modified from an interactive computer program that is being developed in collaboration with the instructional Development Group as an instructional aid for medical students. This textbook is a part of the Virtual Hospital, a digital collection of multimedia health resources at the University of Iowa. Teaching Materials Kidney Failure, Chronic Glomerulonephritis United States Renal Data System : USRDS The Web site for the United States Renal Data System (USRDS), a national data system which collects, analyses, and distributes information about end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States. The USRDS is funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) in conjunction with the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). Data is presented in an Annual Data Report (ADR) and the ADR is divided into an atlas section and reference tables section. The atlas section provides graphic displays of information and tables, bar graphs and United States maps. The 2000 and 2001 ADR may be viewed online or downloaded (PDF files requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader). This resource is aimed at researchers, practitioners, and other members of the renal community.

38. HUS Home Page Atypical HUS, is a rare disease among children causing kidney failure and high blood pressure. Offering support and information including, treatment, symptoms, case studies and research. http://AtypicalHus.50megs.com

Ecommerce Solution Free Web Space Free Web Site Web Hosting ... Dial up $14.95 or NetZero Internet Service $9.95 The Atypical HUS Website HUS Home Page Treatments - Symptoms Case Studies Contact /Register/Links Page ... Other Organizations of Interest Welcome! This site contains information for anyone interested in learning more about the disease called HUS (Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome) We will show the differences between two types of HUS: Typical HUS and Atypical HUS. The information is presented in both common terminology and also in medical terminology This page is dedicated to all of the children who are battling this disease. So little is known about the disease, and we hope to raise awareness and funds in order to find better treatments. Atypical HUS Atypical HUS (Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome) is not caused by an external agent (such as a bacteria, virus etc). Instead, some sort of internal chain of events sets the HUS off, and the syndrome becomes active. The syndrome is not well understood. It may be a genetic weakness due to a missing or deficient protein or enzyme. It may be a variety of other unknown causes. In either case, Atypical HUS patients have many of the the same symptons as Typical HUS Patients. However, there are quite a number of differences. While the Typical form of the disease may start off more severe, the Atypical form is subject to longer lingering effects, and is much more likely to become a chronic problem. Recurrance is much more common with the Atypical form of the disease.

39. Kidney Failure: Choosing A Treatment That's Right For You Provides a broad overview of the treatment options for a person facing kidney failure. kidney failure Choosing a Treatment That s Right for You. On this page http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/choosingtreatment/

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.

40. Mawar Haemodialysis Centre - A Non-profit Charitable Organisation For The Dialys A charitable organization that helps kidney failure patients who come from the lower income group to seek cheaper dialysis treatment. Mission, programmes, news, references, sponsors and facts about kidney failure. http://www.mawar.com.my/

PUSAT HAEMODIALYSIS MAWAR NEGERI SEMBILAN About Mawar Our Mission Our Program Recent news ... Contact Us About Pusat Mawar Pusat Haemodialysis Mawar, N.S., is a charitable organization that helps kidney failure patients from the lower income group to seek dialysis treatment at the lowest cost but at the most convenient location. Pusat Haemodialysis Mawar is a charitable organization that depends solely on public donations to run its activities. Todate there are 2 additional branches, namely Lukut and Bahau which function as alternative dialysis centre for patients in the outskirts of the capital city. The haemodialysis centre at Jalan Rasah Seremban started with 15 machines and with a staff of 10. Today it has increased its staff strength to 50++ and is operating with 24 dialysis machines, excluding the 18 machines at the 2 branches. The centre aims to be a health resource centre for kidney patients and the general public, offering education learning, awareness campaigns, guided tours for visitors to its state of the art facilities. This site will contain many resource and literature for general reading to help raise awareness of kidney failure in an effort to gain public support for the centre's objective of providing quality yet affordable haemodialysis services for those who need help. The centre would like to invite the corporate sectors and general public to contribute generously to the organization to help poor dialysis patients throughout the state and country.

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