We offer the following links and articles as learning tools for our patients. Of course, there is no substitute for doctor-patient conversations. Please make an appointment with your doctor if you have any serious problems or concerns about your health.
Articles
The following articles were prepared by our own physicians and their colleagues to educate patients on important nephrology topics.
Web Links
Our physicians have reviewed the following informational websites and recommend them for additional reading.
HomeDialysis.com
Up-to-date, Unbiased Information on Home Dialysis
KidneySchool.com
Online Learning About Kidneys & Kidney Disease
American Association of Kidney Patients
The Voice of all Kidney Patients
LifeOptions.org
An interactive learning program for people with kidney disease sponsored by Amgen.
Nephrology – Defined
WikiPedia Article on Nephrology
American Kidney Fund
Reaching Out, Giving Hope, Improving Lives
PKD Foundation
Polycystic Kidmey Disease Research and Resources
FP Nephrology Notebook
Comprehensive List of Nephrological Disorders
MedScape – Nephrology
Nephrology News & Special Features
National Kidney Disease Education Program
Know the risks. Protect your kidneys.
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC)
Kidney and Urologic Diseases Statistics for the United States
US Renal Data System
Online Repository of Renal Disease Statistics and Information
A to Z List of Kidney & Urologic Diseases
Up-To-Date Information from NIDDK
American Diabetes Association
Their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes.
HeartSite
Unbiased information on the evaluation and treatment of heart disease.