American Association of Kidney Patients American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) exists to serve the needs, interests and welfare of all kidney patients and their families. Its purpose is to help patients and their families cope with the emotional, physical and social impact of kidney failure, thereby enabling them to resume productive and satisfying lives.
American Kidney Fund The American Kidney Fund is the leading national voluntary health organization providing direct financial assistance for the benefit of kidney patients supported by comprehensive educational programs, clinical research and community service projects.
Detecting Kidney And Urinary Tract Abnormalities Before Birth Ultrasound examinations are often done as part of prenatal care. This test allows the doctor to examine your baby before he or she is born. With ultrasound, the doctor can see the baby's internal organs, including the kidneys and urinary bladder.
Kidney Directions This site will help get you started on a path toward better kidney health, with comprehensive information about kidney disease and treatment.
Kidney Infections Kidney infections and diseases are one of the most devastating complications of diabetes. Early detection is a vital first step in the prevention of further kidney damage.
Kidney Patient Guide This website provides information for renal patients, their partners and families, health care professionals and anyone else who is interested in kidney disease.
National Kidney Foundation The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.
National Kidney Foundation of Northern California NKF of Northern California mission is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.
National Kidney Foundation of Upstate New York The National Kidney Foundation of Upstate New York provides patient services, education, and research to eradicate kidney and urinary tract diseases.
The Obstructed Kidney The older infant or child with obstruction should also be surgically treated to stabilize the kidney, prevent urinary tract infection.
Urinary Tract Infection Urinary tract infections are a serious, but common, health problem affecting millions of people each year. An estimated 3 percent of girls and 1 percent of boys have had a urinary tract infection (UTI) by the age of 11, and some healthcare professionals believe these estimates are low because many cases of UTI go undetected or unreported.
World Kidney Fund The World Kidney Fund is an international fund established by the National Kidney Foundation Singapore in response to the plight of kidney failure victims in developing countries, who have limited or no access to healthcare facilities.
Your Child and Chronic Kidney Failure This booklet is provided free of charge to any parents in Canada whose child will be requiring, or is already receiving, treatment for chronic kidney failure.
