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KIDNEY HEALTH - FACT SHEETS

Kidney

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Our Kidney Health Information Service (KHIS line)
For people with, or affected by, kidney and urinary disease

  or email your query to KHIS@kidney.org.au

National Relay Service www.relayservice.com.au - Free phone solution for those with hearing or speech impairment
Use this service to connect to our KHIS line - quote 1800 4 54363 as '9' is silent for this purpose
TTY/Voice 133 67 | Speak & Listen (SSR) 1300 555 727 I Online www.iprelay.com.au/call/index.aspx

UPDATED 1 FREBRUARY 2012
Disclaimer: Kidney Health education is intended as a generaal introduction to a topic and is not meant to substitute for your doctor's or health professional's advice. All care is taken to ensure information is relevant and applicable to each Australian state. It should be noted Kidney Health Australia recognises each person's experience is individual and variations do occur in treatment and management due to personal circumstances. Always consult your doctor or health professional. To view pdf files you need Adobe Reader software. Ensure any popup blockers are disabled.
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Kidney Health Fact Sheets
 TitleDescriptionModified Date
All about AnaemiaLink between chronic kidney disease and anaemia 28/11/2011
Blood in the urineCauses and tests for blood in the urine03/06/2011
Calcium and phosphateTwo minerals found in your bones providing much of its strength and keep other body parts healthy13/07/2011
Chronic Kidney DiseaseStages of kidney disease and clinical terms03/06/2011
Diabetic Kidney DiseaseAlso known as diabetic nephropathy28/11/2011
eGFR estimated Glomerular Filtration RateA measure of kidney function - your eGFR is a number you should know and understand03/06/2011
Finding problems before your baby is bornKidney and urinary tract problems in unborn babies23/06/2011
Heart disease and CKDWhy your risk of heart disease increases if you have Chronic Kidney Disease28/11/2011
Hereditary Nephritis: Alport SyndromeAll you need to know27/10/2011
IgA Nephropathy IgA is a chronic kidney disease and refers to the antibody IgA (Immunoglobulin A) which helps to fight infection and is made in your throat, air passages, intestine and bone marrow.28/11/2011
Informed consent for medical testsInteresting points you should be aware of27/10/2011
Kidney and Urinary Fast FactsStats on CKD in Australia - Revised 17 JANUARY 201217/01/2012
Kidney CancerAll about this complex condition - also available on our special website www.kidneycancer.org.au13/01/2012
Kidney Cysts, Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)Cystic kidney disease including extensive info on PKD03/06/2011
Kidney Health - What you should know....All about keeping your kidneys healthy03/06/2011
Kidney StonesKidney stones are hard rock‐like crystals of varying sizes and shapes. They can vary in size from as small as a grain of sand to as big as a golf ball.08/11/2011
Life with a single kidneyIf you are born with one kidney or lose a kidney, your remaining kidney gets bigger and heavier03/06/2011
Lupus NephritisSystemic Lupus Erythematosus is often referred to as Lupus 03/06/2011
Making the most of your visit to the doctorHandy tips to help you ask the right questions17/06/2011
Membranous NephropathyMembranous nephropathy is also known as membranous glomerulopathy or membranous glomerulonephritis. It damages the kidney’s filter units or glomeruli, and causes these filters to leak protein into the urine.08/11/2011
NephritisInflammation of the kidneys 28/11/2011
Nutrition and kidney failureTips to clarify many renal diet issues11/08/2011
ProteinuriaInformation on protein in the urine 20/01/2011
Sexuality, Intimacy and Kidney DiseaseInfo on this very personal area of Kidney Disease13/01/2012
Using the web to research kidney health informationHow to find high quality, evidence based kidney health facts28/11/2011
What does that word mean?Simple explanation of medical terms in kidney disease28/11/2011
What is Kidney Cancer?Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the kidney.15/12/2011
You're in Charge - self-management health bookTake care of your own kidney health03/06/2011
Kidney Disease Treatments
 TitleDescriptionModified Date
Access for dialysisInfo on access points for haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis 24/05/2011
Choosing whether to have treatmentInformation on deciding whether to have treatment 20/01/2011
HaemodialysisInformation on haemodialysis - a treatment option 20/01/2011
Home HaemodialysisFor people thinking about doing haemodialysis at home 28/11/2011
Kidney TransplantationKidney transplantation - a treatment option 27/10/2011
Peritoneal DialysisContinuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) and Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) 15/12/2011
Organ Donation
 TitleDescriptionModified Date
Deciding about live donationWhatever you decide ‐ the decision is yours alone. The questions below may help you to think through this decision.08/11/2011
Live DonationInformation about the live donation process 20/01/2011
Non directed live donationGifting one of your kidneys to a stranger17/08/2011
Organ and tissue donation & transplantationOrgan and tissue donation is a life-saving and life-transforming medical process where organs and/or tissues are removed from a donor and transplanted into someone who is very ill or dying from organ failure.28/11/2011
Urinary System Health
 TitleDescriptionModified Date
Urinary health and my kidneysHow can I look after my kidneys?08/11/2011
Urinary incontinenceInfo for people with poor bladder control 28/11/2011
Urinary reflux in childrenEffect of urinary reflux or back flow on the kidneys 20/01/2011
Urinary Tract InfectionsWhat are the causes of UTIs and treatment available03/06/2011
Brochures and posters
 TitleDescriptionModified Date
Our Health Services and ProgramsFind out about our work in the Australian kidney community.08/11/2011
Kidney Health and DiabetesBrochure03/06/2011
Kidney Health and Blood PressureBrochure 03/06/2011
Are you at risk? 1 in 3 Australians is at increasted risk of kidney diseaseSimple graphic messages about the importance of early detection of kidney disease. Kidney health education poster - A4 colour08/11/2011
 
 
 
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Last updated: Feb 2012.