121. KIDNEY FAILURE - Meaning And Definition Of The Word kidney failure Dictionary Entry and Meaning. WordNet Dictionary. Definition kidney failure is the decrease in the glomerular filtration rate. http://www.hyperdictionary.com/dictionary/kidney failure

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary ... Medical Dictionary Search Dictionary: KIDNEY FAILURE: Dictionary Entry and Meaning WordNet Dictionary Definition: [n] inability of the kidneys ... balance Synonyms: renal failure See Also: acute kidney failure acute renal failure chronic kidney failure chronic renal failure ... renal disorder Biology Dictionary Definition: Kidney failure is the decrease in the glomerular filtration rate. The most often used laboratory test is serum creatinine (normal 50 to 100 umol/L). If a subject is totally without kidney function, serum creatinine rises by about 80 to 120 umol/L per day. Renal failure is the decrease in kidney function which is often reflected clinically by the elevation of serum urea nitrogen and creatinine concentrations. Types: pre-renal: acute tubular necrosis renal: proliferative and crescentic glomerulonephritis, acute pyelonephritis, malignant nephrosclerosis post-renal: obstruction of the urinary tract Synonyms: renal failure HOME ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY

122. Congestive Heart Failure Detailed information about this topic as well as links to related subjects such as enlarged heart, high blood pressure, kidney function and cardiomyopathy. http://216.185.112.5/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4585

123. 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

HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Please sign in for full text and personal services Kidney Disease The Kidney Disease collection covers topics such as renal failure, dialysis, and pathogenesis of nephropathy and includes research articles, case reports, reviews, and editorial commentary. Collections Home CME Exams Chapters at Harrison's: Ch. 268: Disturbances of Renal Function 1-20 (of 181 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 (6 May 2004): Index of Suspicion Patel U. D., Hollander H., Saint S. Extract Full Text PDF N Engl J Med 2004; 350:1990-1995, May 6, 2004. Clinical Problem-Solving Earlier content (since Jan 1996): Delmonico F. L. Extract Full Text PDF N Engl J Med 2004; 350:1812-1814, Apr 29, 2004. Perspective Current Concepts: Fibromuscular Dysplasia Slovut D. P., Olin J. W.

124. Kidney Research - Concentrating On Children Diabetes and high blood pressure cause kidney disease in adults. Urinary infections and genetics can result in renal failure and dialysis and transplant in children. kidney Research gives medical grants to paediatric nephrologists to find a cure. http://www.kidneyresearch.org

Home Why we exist What we do Who we are Helping ... Links Kids Kidney Appeal Thanks to... Events Water in Schools Kidney disease is debilitating at any time. When it applies to babies and children, families suffer alongside their offspring. It can be quite devastating for everybody concerned. "There is no cure for kidney disease. We need to understand why kidney and urinary tract diseases occur in children. And we need to improve the diagnosis and treatment of these, sometimes life-threatening, conditions." - Professor Adrian Woolf , Institute of Child Health News Lorcan, aged 7, swims the English Channel. Click Here! Awards Research Grants Equipment Advocacy Collaboration What we do Aisha with Senior Staff Nurse, Sandra The best present my Mummy gave me was her kidney. It didn't work. Help us find out why. Kidney Research concentrating on children www.kidneyresearch.org Kidney Research Aid Fund Charity Registration Number 266630 Website by: www.WebDesignandManage.com

125. Georgia Association Of Kidney Patients Information source for patients and family members. Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Transplants for Renal failure. http://www.gakp.com

Georgia Association of Kidney Patients , Inc "GAKP is a Renal failure advocacy and support group for Georgia kidney patients on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplant." Putting Patients First - Always Georgia Information Source for Kidney Patients and Family Members " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. " - Margaret Mead If you have any questions about this site, please contact webmaster@gakp.com Site last updated on Sunday, April 11, 2004

126. 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/departments/neph.htm

Staff Office Locations 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 electrolytes disorders. In collaboration with Hartford Hospital's dialysis and transplant program, the Nephrology Division provides acute and chronic peritoneal and hemodialysis as well as renal transplantation. Staff Majid Rasoulpour, M.D. - Director mrasoul@ccmckids.org University of Tehran, 66 University of Tehran, 70, M.D. Internship/Residency: Lawrence General Hospital (MA), Rotating, 73-74; University of Connecticut, Pediatrics, 74-76; Fellowship: University of Connecticut, Pediatric Nephrology, 76-78 Board Certification: Pediatrics, 78; Pediatric Nephrology, 82

127. Nephrology - Homepage aspects of renal disease, including acute and chronic renal failure in children A full range of dialysis services for patients with kidney disease, including http://www.stronghealth.com/services/nephrology/index.cfm

@import "/css/Strongw3c.css"; Search: Search Help Nephrology Home More Information Nephrology News Nephrology For Nephrology information call For Pediatric Nephrology call 585-275-9784 General Information Nephrology services include: Comprehensive diagnosis and therapy for all aspects of renal disease, including acute and chronic renal failure in children and adults Consultative service for all aspects of renal disease, including proteinuria, hematuria and nephrolithiasis A full range of dialysis services for patients with kidney disease, including full care hemodialysis, self-care at Highland Hospital, peritoneal dialysis, inpatient/acute dialysis, and nursing home dialysis Renal transplantation at Strong Memorial Hospital in conjuction with Surgery and Urology Dialysis Services At Strong Memorial Hospital call: At Highland Hospital call: At the Clinton Crossings Dialysis Unit call: At the Highland Living Center call:

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