Medical Links

Kidney failure, also known as renal failure, is a medical condition where the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood. Some types of kidney failure are treatable and the kidney function may return to normal. This form is known as acute kidney failure. In this case, kidney failure is caused by a rapid loss of kidney ability due a serious illness or injury. Acute kidney failure, also called acute kidney injury, is common in patients who are already in the hospital in critical care or intensive care.

Chronic kidney disease, (CKD), is a condition that causes gradual loss of kidney function over time. The two main causes of chronic kidney disease or CKD are diabetes and high blood pressure which are responsible for up to two-thirds of the cases. Early detection and treatment can often keep chronic kidney disease from getting worse. When kidney disease progresses, it may eventually lead to kidney failure that requires kidney dialysis treatment or a kidney transplant to maintain your life.

Below is a list of medical resource links to help you or your family learn more about chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney failure or renal failure, acute renal failure, dialysis treatments and much more.

1. Renal Support Network
2. American Association Kidney Patients
3. ESRD Network Forums
4. Kidney School of the Medical Education Institute
5. American Kidney Fund
6. Fistula First
7. National Kidney Foundation
8. Nephron Information Center
9. Renal Web
10. National Kidney Center
11. Life Options Rehabilitation Program
12. Polycystic Kidney Disease
13. Renal Info
14. The Renal Network

The following renal diet smart phone apps offer valuable information at your fingertips. Use the links provided to learn more.

1. KidneyDiet
   iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kidneydiet/id373471282?mt=8
   Google Play:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painfreeliving.android.activities&hl=en
2. RENAL TRKRR
   iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/renal-trkrr/id485786393
   Google Play:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mercy.renaltrkr&hl=en
3. Kidney Diet Food Checker
   iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kidney-diet-foods/id607620557?mt=8
4. Kidney Diet Recipes
   iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/app/id563785292

NEPHROLOGY LINKS

1.  Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 1: What is Kidney Failure? (youtube.com)
2. Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 2: How Kidney Failure Affects Your Body (youtube.com)
3. Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 3: Kidney Transplantation (youtube.com)
4. Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 4: Peritoneal Dialysis (youtube.com)
5. Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 5: Hemodialysis (youtube.com)
6. What is dialysis like? Does it hurt? (youtube.com)
7. 11-50-0216_va.pdf (kidney.org)

ENLACES DE NEFROLOGÍA (Spanish/Español)

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9y3MFeXotk
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0EwQELIKA4
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBgrZATw11o
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsSNiEu3v18
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZQ1LqgILhU
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bneAvIg_wA
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUDc1CQK3uk