{"id":1747,"date":"2021-05-12T18:19:33","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T18:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coloradospringsnephrology.com\/?page_id=1747"},"modified":"2022-04-16T20:57:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T20:57:56","slug":"patient-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.coloradospringsnephrology.com\/patient-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"style5\" align=\"left\">Our doctors enjoy working with patients that ask questions and participate in their own health. In fact, learning about kidney disease is one of the best ways to become involved with your medical care!<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\" align=\"left\">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.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638998590116{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.coloradospringsnephrology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Colorado-Springs-Kidney-Specialists.png?id=2042) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style6\" align=\"left\">Articles<\/h3>\n<p class=\"style5\" align=\"left\">The following articles were prepared by our own physicians and their colleagues to educate patients on important nephrology topics.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639066537110{margin-top: -1em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"style3\">\n<li class=\"style4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradospringsnephrology.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">Frequently Asked Nephrology Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"style4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradospringsnephrology.com\/why-are-bun-and-creatinine-important-to-monitor-in-kidney-patients\/\">Why are BUN and creatinine important to monitor in kidney patients?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"style4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradospringsnephrology.com\/high-cholesterol-the-other-silent-killer\/\">High Cholesterol: The Other Silent Killer<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"style4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradospringsnephrology.com\/over-the-counter-meds-for-kidney-patients\/\">Over-The-Counter Meds for Kidney Patients<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"style4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradospringsnephrology.com\/nocturnal-dialysis-a-better-way-to-a-healthy-life\/\">Nocturnal Dialysis &#8211; A Better Way to a Healthy Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"style4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradospringsnephrology.com\/dialysis-access-101\/\">Dialysis Access 101<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"style5\"><strong>Web Links<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"style5\">Our physicians have reviewed the following informational websites and recommend them for additional reading.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638997425979{margin-top: -1em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><a title=\"HomeDialysis.com\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20180818124923\/http:\/\/www.homedialysis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HomeDialysis.com<\/a><br \/>\nUp-to-date, Unbiased Information on Home Dialysis<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638997440126{margin-top: -1em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20180818124923\/http:\/\/www.kidneyschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KidneySchool.com<\/a><br \/>\nOnline Learning About Kidneys &amp; 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Defined<\/a><br \/>\nWikiPedia Article on Nephrology<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638997491420{margin-top: -1em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20180818124923\/http:\/\/www.kidneyfund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Kidney Fund<\/a><br \/>\nReaching Out, Giving Hope, Improving Lives<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638997501606{margin-top: -1em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20180818124923\/http:\/\/www.pkdcure.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PKD Foundation<\/a><br \/>\nPolycystic Kidmey Disease Research and Resources<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638997512136{margin-top: -1em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20180818124923\/http:\/\/www.fpnotebook.com\/REN.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FP Nephrology Notebook<\/a><br \/>\nComprehensive List of Nephrological Disorders<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638997625905{margin-top: -1em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20180818124923\/http:\/\/www.medscape.com\/nephrology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MedScape &#8211; Nephrology<\/a><br \/>\nNephrology News &amp; Special Features<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638997737267{margin-top: -1em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20180818124923\/http:\/\/nkdep.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Kidney Disease Education Program<br \/>\n<\/a>Know the risks.\u00a0 Protect your kidneys.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638997674726{margin-top: -1em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20180818124923\/http:\/\/kidney.niddk.nih.gov\/kudiseases\/pubs\/kustats\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC)<\/a><br \/>\nKidney and Urologic Diseases Statistics for the United States<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638997655042{margin-top: -1em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20180818124923\/http:\/\/www.usrds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US Renal Data System<\/a><br \/>\nOnline Repository of Renal Disease Statistics and Information<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638997689950{margin-top: -1em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20180818124923\/http:\/\/kidney.niddk.nih.gov\/kudiseases\/a-z.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A to Z List of Kidney &amp; 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