41. Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease - General Practice Notebook Clinicallyoriented information. http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/MedwebPage.cfm?ID=-1945763840

42. The PKD Foundation A site for patients, medical professionals and researchers of polycystic kidney disease. Information about the organization, news and a survey. http://www.pkdcure.org/

43. Diabetes Dictionary Prepared by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and kidney diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), this dictionary of terms defines words that are often used when talking or writing about this disease. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/diabetes/pubs/dmdict/dmdict.htm

This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about diabetes. It is designed for people who have diabetes and for their families and friends. The words are listed in alphabetical order. Some words have many meanings; only those meanings that relate to diabetes are included. Words that appear in bold italic are defined elsewhere in the dictionary. A term will refer the reader to another definition only when the second definition gives additional information about a topic that is directly related to the first term. Information in this dictionary is not a substitute for your health care professional's advice. The U.S. Government does not endorse or favor any specific commercial product or company. Trade, proprietary, or company names appearing in this document are used only because they are considered essential in the context of the information provided. If a product is not mentioned, this does not mean or imply that the product is unsatisfactory. Index A B C D ... X National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse 1 Information Way Bethesda, MD 20892-3560

44. Cecilia Maida's Polycystic Kidney Disease Public Awareness Page Working to increase public awareness of polysystic kidney disease. Contact information and related links. http://www.hometown.aol.com/cmaida/myhomepage/index.html

htmlAdWH('7005340', '120', '30'); htmlAdWH('7002028', '234', '60'); Main Create Edit Help Cecilia Maida's Polycystic Kidney Disease Public Awareness Page YOU ARE NO LONGER ALONE @ (WWW.PKDAWARENESS.COM) This page has been created to bring all people suffering with Polycystic Kidney Disease ("PKD") together! Together we can make a difference in the battle to find a cure and/or treatment for PKD! See below for ways you can help! My Public Awareness Efforts with my dog Max, working to spread public awareness for PKD, the "Silent Killer." I AM HAPPY TO SAY WE ARE REACHING MANY PEOPLE WITH PKD: 1) March 99: Featured in Jane Magazine ; (see link below) 2) Sept. 99: Featured in First for Women Magazine (not on web yet); 3) March 99: (Austin, Tx) ABC "Morning Daybreak" 4) April 99: (Houston, Tx) ABC "5:00 Eyewitness News" 5) May 20, 99 (Beaumont, Tx) ABC "Healthcheck" 5:00 News 6) May 21, 99 (Beaumont, Tx) 2nd Spot on ABC " 5:00 News" 7) August 99 Wrote story for book entitled Fortitude: True Stories of True Grit Scheduled for publication: Oct./Nov. 2000.

45. The Rogosin Institute Offers medical research and treatment in kidney disease, including dialysis, transplantation and cardiovascular disease. Includes patient care, what's new and contact information. http://www.rogosin.org/

The Rogosin Institute is a not-for-profit institution for medical research and treatment in kidney disease (including dialysis and transplantation) and cardiovascular disease related to cholesterol and other lipid abnormalities. RI also has extensive research programs in diabetes, cancer, endotoxemia and telemedicine. Home Nocturnal HemodialysisNew Clinical Program Susan R. Knafel Polcystic Kidney Disease Center - New Clinical and Research Center The Rogosin Institute 505 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 Affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Medical College of Cornell University

46. Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Access Center Information about polycystic kidney disease, the symptoms, causes and progression. Research and support group. http://www.nhpress.com/pkd/index.html

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Access Center Welcome ! This site is dedicated to all those who have or know someone who has (had) Polycystic Kidney Disease. Do you know of information or have any ideas that might improve this site? CLICK HERE! Introduction ... HotList (Links) Library What's New Basics Advanced The Kidney Glossary References Click to go to the NEW NOTE: This page is the beginning of another complete rewrite of previous Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) pages. Previous versions of this site were started on 21-Aug-98, 15-Dec-97 and 25-May-95. Interested in promoting faster revisions to this site? Contributions as small as $10 can help! Click Here! Jump to NHP Home Page NHP/ mao / 17-Sep-01 / nhp@nhpress.com New Horizons Press Designed by a member of

47. Nephron Information Center Resource base on kidney disease. Includes updated renal news stories, index of US dialysis centers and Nephroquest, a patient question and answer resource. http://www.nephron.com/

Home Links Professional Resources Physicians ... Translate TEXT SEARCH STRUCTURED SEARCHES PubMed Nucleotide OMIN PopSet Taxonomy DNA Sequences Protein Sequences 3D Structures Complete Genomes for: All Subjects Free Text obesity hypertension dialysis diabetes kidney kidney disease glomerulonephritis kidney failure All Journals N England J Med Clin Nephrol Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens J Am Soc Nephrol Proc Eur Dial Transplant Assoc Semin Nephrol Kidney Int Kidney Int Suppl Am J Kidney Dis Nephrol Dial Transplant Other Citematch - abstract by journal, date or author CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE WORKSHEET MDRD GFR CALCULATOR CR AGE B M MG /DL W* F *ALL ETHNIC GROUPS OTHER THAN BLACK POTENTIAL RISKS REQUIRES EVALUATION) BP PROTEINURIA ... TOTAL BODY VOLUME AND BODY SURFACE AREA CALCULATOR by Stephen Z Fadem MD FACP HEIGHT IN CM WEIGHT LB KG Email Address Password Enter your ZIP Code SYS DIAS MAP MEAN ARTERIAL PRESSURE MAP = 1/3(systolic-diastolic)+diastolic The Nephron Information Center is going to become a non profit organization in the near future. It's primary focus will be to support the generation and dissemination of valid health information relevant to the kidney community as well as to the public. How can we meet your needs as we filter and recycle useful information? Your comments are welcome in Guestbook

48. Joel R. Cooper The Medical Reporter Indepth look at polycystic kidney disease, what destroys the kidney function in PKD, problems associated with it and what can be done to help one self. http://www.coolware.com/health/medical_reporter/kidney2.html

49. Kidneywise - Support For Patients With Kidney Disease A community site for patients with kidney disease or kidney failure. Answers basics kidney function questions and covers kidney treatment and care. http://www.kidneywise.com/

Kidneywise is for kidney patients, their families and carers and is here to provide you with support through life's ups and downs Questions about your kidneys? You will find a complete guide to the kidneys in the Kidney Basics section. We cover where they are, what they do and what can go wrong... Start your tour here This section looks at what happens when kidneys fail and what can be done to make your life comfortable... Visit our treatment guide What's happening and what's on? Regularly updated worldwide and local news, charity meetings and social events... Find an event near you First time visitor Start here! A complete guide to support organisations, travel companies, places to visit and places to eat. Tips, help and advice on benefits, travel, diet and your opportunity to meet others in Chatwise, the kidneywise discussion forum. Kidney Basics About Kidneywise Kidneywise Community News and Events ... Editorial Board This page was last updated on 6 December 2001 Kidneywise.com Online Community

50. Home Page Of The National Kidney Foundation Of The National Capital Area Information about the organization's patient and public education programs, special events and Kidney Cars Donation Program, along with general kidney disease and organ donation information. http://www.kidneywdc.org/

powered by More than 20 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, and millions more are at risk. Washington, DC has the highest prevalence of kidney disease in the nation with more than 4,800 patients on dialysis and 1,650 waiting for a kidney transplant. March is National Kidney Month and the NKF/NCA urges all Americans, especially those at risk, to get tested for this deadly disease. Warning signs: Unusual puffiness around the eyes Swelling in the ankles Lower back pain Increased and/or painful urination Individuals in high-risk groups include: Diabetics or those with a family history of diabetes Individuals with high blood pressure or a family history of high blood pressure Individuals with a family history of chronic kidney disease African Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans Please join us in the fight against kidney disease. Designate your United Way/Combined Federal Campaign gift to the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area.

51. Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Symptoms, the organs affected, diagnosis and what it is are some of the things discussed about polysystic kidney disease. http://familydoctor.org/handouts/142.html

This handout is also available in Spanish. Information from Your Family Doctor Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) What is polycystic kidney disease? Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disease that affects the kidneys. Sacs of fluid (called cysts) grow in the kidneys. If too many cysts grow or if they get too big, the kidneys become damaged. The cysts may also cause pain or may get infected. PKD is the most common inherited disease in the United States. Children of parents with PKD have a 50% chance of getting the disease. How will PKD affect me? Most people with PKD can lead a normal life. In many people, the disease is mild and causes only minor problems. PKD is more severe in some patients and can cause kidney failure. About 60% of patients develop high blood pressure, which can be treated with blood pressure medicine. About 50% of patients with PKD have kidney failure by age 60. Dialysis (blood filtering) and kidney transplants are both effective treatments for kidney failure. PKD is generally worse in men, blacks and patients with sickle cell disease. There is also a childhood form of PKD which is usually more severe than the type that occurs in adults. What other organs can be hurt by PKD?

52. EdREN - Renal Unit At The Royal Infirmary Of Edinburgh Providing information on kidney diseases and on dialysis and transplantation, for patients and medical staff; inhospital renal protocols; education and history resources; and information about kidney research in Edinburgh, UK. http://www.edren.org

53. Glenn Foley Wings Foundation Glenn Foley, a veteran NFL quarterback, and his foundation have created this informative, educational site to help educate and inspire others to help fight polycystic kidney disease. http://www.wings4pkd.org/

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54. Ultrasound And Segmental Doppler Services Provided By Palm Coast & St. Augustine Ultrasound and Segmental Doppler services including ultrasound exams, diagnosis of kidney disease, and diagnosis of gallbladder disease. http://www.palmcoastimaging.com/Services/s_ultrasoundsegmentaldoplar.htm

Ultrasound is a noninvasive imaging modality based on transmitting ultra high frequency sound waves into the body and then receiving the returning echoes. Ultrasound has evolved from SONAR. It has been in clinical practice since the 1950s and now is one of the most important modalities and diagnostic imaging. The technology originally was developed to detect objects in water. SONAR was used to detect submarines. SONAR is responsible for the "pinging" one hears on a submarine. Shortly after the close of World War II, researchers began to explore medical diagnostic capabilities of ultrasound. Initially, the ultrasound equipment recorded blips on an oscilloscope. Subsequently, refinements allowed for today's gray scale imaging. Doppler technology was incorporated to detect moving structures such as blood within the body. 3D imaging with ultrasound is now possible and in use today. Sound is produced over a wide range of frequencies. The human ear only detects sound within a certain frequency range. Dog's ears can detect higher frequency sounds, hence the dog whistle humans cannot hear. In order to detect fine structures within the body, very high frequency sound waves must be used. The frequencies in today's ultrasound machine range from 2 Megahertz to 15 Megahertz. Megahertz denotes a million waves per second. The sound is concentrated into a thin beam and directed into the patient by a hand held transducer. That same transducer also acts as a receiver. The sound waves enter the body and bounce off internal structures. The returning echoes are recorded and processed by a computer and converted into an image.

55. Polycystic Kidney Disease An article on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of polycystic kidney disease. http://www.med-help.com/PolycysticKidneyDisease.html

Polycystic Kidney Disease Polycystic Kidney Disease: Characterized by multiple, bilateral, grape-like clusters of fluid filled cysts that grossly enlarge the kidneys, compressing and eventually replacing functioning renal tissue. This disorder is inherited. It appears in two distinct forms. The infantile form causes stillbirth or early neonatal death. Infants with this disease may survive for 2 years and then develop fatal renal, congestive heart, or respiratory failure. Onset of the adult form is insidious but commonly becomes obvious between ages 30 and 50. Rarely, polycystic kidney disease doesn't cause symptoms during an individual's life-time, and may only be found during autopsy. Renal deterioration in the adult form of this disorder is slower than in the infantile form, but often leads to renal failure. Cause: The infantile form appears to be inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. The adult form appears to be autosomal dominant trait. Symptoms: Infantile: Pronounced epicanthal folds (a vertical fold of skin on either side of the nose) Pointed nose Small chin Floppy, low set ears

56. National Kidney Foundation Of Mississippi Their goal is to prevent kidney disease and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and wellbeing of individuals affected by these diseases, and to increase the availability of organs for transplantation. http://www.kidneyms.org/

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57. Nephrology - Polycystic Kidney Disease An article about polycystic kidney disease. http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/peds/pidl/nephro/polykidn.htm

PIDL Home/ Contents Development Nutrition Acute Illness ... Psychosocial Nephrology POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE The overall incidence of polycystic kidney disease in the pediatric population is unknown. Autopsy series have identified polycystic kidneys in 1.3 - 5.9/1000 pediatric patients. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is far more common than the recessive form. The incidence of the dominant condition in patients of all ages has been estimated from autopsy studies at 1/220 to 1/1100. As anticipated with autosomal inheritance, the male:female ratio of both disorders is approximately 1:1. Patients with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease usually follow one of two different clinical courses, suggesting variable expression among affected individuals. The disease most often presents in the neonatal period, frequently after a pregnancy remarkable for oligohydramnios. The newborn may have physical manifestations of the Potter syndrome and massively enlarged, poorly functioning kidneys. Neonatal death due to pulmonary hypoplasia occurs in 84% of children with recessive polycystic kidney disease. However, a small number of affected patients follow a milder clinical course. In these children, the diagnosis may be made when enlarged kidneys are palpated at birth or in infancy. Hepatosplenomegaly may also be noted.

58. Welcome To Shapewell Offers alkaline ionized water and mineral water remedies for acidity, hypertension, blood pressure, gout, asthma, cancer, kidney disease, arthritis. Include FAQs and shows how therapy works. http://www.shapewellindustries.com/main.htm

What is Elixir of life? In Brief.... W henever we attempt to determine whether life as we know it exists on Mars or on other planets, scientists first seek to establish if water is present. Why? Because life on Earth totally depends on water. Even seventy to ninety percent of all organic matter is composed of water. So water is the essence of life. The human body can manage to survive without food for well over one month, but without water we can only survive for a few days. At least eight glasses of water a day should be consumed and we are not talking about tea, coffee, sodas, colas, and alcoholic drinks, which are highly acidic and all strong diuretics. Muncipal water today is a best of a bad job. Increasing pollutants force the authorities to add chlorine and othe purifiying agents in the water thereby decreasing the nutrient supply through it which is much needed for the human body today. Here are some more alarming facts: The answer to this is plain and simple and lies in the very essence of life and that is Alkaline Ion Water !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

59. Polycystic Kidney Disease - Nephrologychannel An overview of Cystic kidney disease, including a description, the types, causes, diagnoses and treatment. http://www.nephrologychannel.com/polycystic/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement advertisement POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE Overview Types Causes Diagnosis ... Treatment CONDITIONS Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN) Acute Renal Failure (ARF) Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) Chronic Renal Failure Diabetic Nephropathy Hematuria Ischemic Nephropathy ... Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) Polycystic Kidney Disease Microalbuminuria Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS) Renal Vascular Hypertension (RVH) TREATMENT OPTIONS Hemodialysis Peritoneal Dialysis Kidney Transplant RELATED CONDITIONS Electrolyte Imbalance Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) RESOURCES Anatomy Links Clinical Trials Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonial Bibliography Overview Cystic kidney disease describes several conditions in which fluid-filled cysts form in the kidneys. Cysts generally develop in weak segments of the tubules that carry urine from the glomeruli. The cyst's growth displaces healthy kidney tissue. The kidneys expand to accommodate the cyst, which can weigh as much as 20 pounds. Three factors determine cyst classification: its cause (acquired, inherited), its features (complicated, simple, multiple, single), and its location (outer [cortical] or inner [medullary] kidney tissue).

60. Melanie's PKD Page The personal story of experiences with polycystic kidney disease and resources. http://victorian.fortunecity.com/ferndale/686/pkd.html

web hosting domain names email addresses related sites Melanie's PKD Page This page is all about PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease). Even though very few people have heard of it, Polycystic Kidney Disease affects 600,000 people in the U.S. alone, and 12.5 million world wide. There are more people with PKD than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, hemophilia, Downs syndrome and sickle cell anemia combined. Many PKD patients find it useful to have access to the same information as their doctors because many doctors are unfortunately pretty unfamiliar with the disease. I will try to bring you as much information and sources about the disease as possible. If you have any questions about PKD for any reason, or if you know of anyone who has the disease and is looking for more information or for support groups I encourage you to contact any of the sources I have listed here, or to ask me a question . I would also appreciate an email if you have any pertinent information I should add to this page. PKD has been a profound part of my life so far, and will only continue to become more so. Likewise, the information on this page is just the beginning, and will continue to grow as time and research allows. If there is just one person out there that this page might help, I will be grateful for having the opportunity to make a difference. How to help PKD Resources My personal experience with PKD How to help One woman and her dog are traveling across the country by car to raise awareness of PKD and money to help find a cure. You can use the

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