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Kidney Failure

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About Kidney disease

The following page provide links to information on Kidney disorders. These are rated as good quality.

NHS Website - Information about Acute kidney injury; Chronic kidney disease; Kidney transplant

NICE- An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Information is available for patients on the following:

Chronic kidney disease: understanding NICE guidance: http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG73/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Anaemia management in chronic kidney disease: understanding NICE guidance

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG114/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Hyperparathyroidism - cinacalcet: understanding NICE guidance

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA117/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Laparoscopic insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter: Understanding NICE guidance

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/IPG208/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Renal failure - home versus hospital haemodialysis: understanding NICE guidance

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA48/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Renal transplantation - immuno-suppressive regimens (adults) (review): understanding NICE guidance

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA85/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Local Information

Kidneycare UK - Kidney Care UK are dedicated to helping people living with kidney disease. Tel:01420 541424. email:info@kidneycare.org

National Kidney federation- Provide information, help and support. Helpline: 0800 160 09 36 

Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow

 

For more information see Kidney disorders  and Kidney Disease, Chronic pages

Useful Websites:

 UK Kidney Association

NHS Blood and Transplant

Kidney Research UK

Kidney Patient Guide

The PKD Charity

EdRenINFO

KidneyEducation (International)

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