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Health Fact Sheets

Kidney

Various Kidney Health Fact Sheets are available by accessing links at the bottom of this page, divided into five sections. To view a .pdf files you need the latest Adobe Reader software (free).  Ensure popup blockers are disabled, or allow our site to always open popups.

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Disclaimer:  Information provided in our Brochures and Fact Sheets is a general introduction to a topic and not meant to replace medical advice. All care is taken to make sure that the information is relevant to each Australian state.  Kidney Health Australia recognises that personal experiences vary. Differences occur in treatment and management according to a person's situation, the health professional and the state you live in. If you want further medical information always consult your doctor or health professional.

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Kidney Health Fact Sheets & Brochures Minimize
  TitleDescriptionModified DateSize (Kb)
PDF Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander postcardKidney and urinary health information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. A poster is also available. 20/11/2007315.17
PDF Blood in the urineInformation on causes and tests for blood in the urine 09/03/200679.98
PDF Calcium and phosphateInformation on maintaining the calcium and phosphate balance with kidney disease 17/04/200778.50
PDF eGFR estimated Glomerular Filtration RateeGFR is your estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate -a measure of your kidney function - a number you should know and understand 19/11/200777.38
PDF Finding problems before your baby is bornInformation on kidney and urinary tract problems in unborn babies 21/08/2008328.67
PDF Kidney and Urinary Fast FactsLatest facts and statistics regarding chronic kidney and urinary tract disease and treatment in Australia12/02/2008163.25
PDF Kidney and Urinary HealthA brochure with information on kidney and urinary health 20/11/2006143.17
PDF Kidney Health - What you should know....Important information about keeping your kidneys healthy 27/05/20041,659.07
PDF Kidney Health and Blood PressureA brochure with information about kidney health and blood pressure 20/11/2006163.82
PDF Life with a single kidneyInformation on living with one kidney 18/03/200890.43
PDF Making the most of your visit to the doctorTips for getting the most out of your visit to the doctor 21/12/200591.25
PDF Nutrition issues and kidney failureInformation on diet issues if you have kidney failure 03/11/2005122.56
PDF ProteinuriaInformation on protein in the urine 03/11/200573.50
PDF Sexuality, Intimacy and Kidney DiseaseInformation on Sexuality, Intimacy and Kidney Disease23/07/2007115.66
PDF Using the Internet to Research Health InformationQuestions to ask when using the internet to research health information 31/01/200885.91
PDF What does that word mean?Simple explanations of medical terms relating to kidney disease. 18/03/2008106.83
PDF You're in Charge - self-management health bookA positive self-management health book, which will enable you to take care of your health. 24/10/20041,219.35
Kidney Diseases & Conditions Minimize
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PDF All about AnaemiaInformation about the link between chronic kidney disease and anaemia 21/08/2008139.00
PDF Chronic Kidney DiseaseInformation about the stages of kidney disease and clinical terms 08/05/2006132.95
PDF Diabetic Kidney DiseaseInformation on diabetic kidney disease18/07/2007226.33
PDF Heart disease and chronic kidney diseaseInformation about why the risk of heart disease increases if you have chronic kidney disease and suggested treatments 18/03/2008110.56
PDF Hereditary nephritis: Alport SyndromeInformation on hereditary nephritis or Alport Syndrome 16/03/2006159.33
PDF IgA NephropathyInformation on a type of kidney disease: IgA nephropathy 30/03/2007166.64
PDF Kidney CancerInformation on kidney cancer 15/03/200678.99
PDF Kidney CystsInformation about cystic kidney disease including polycystic kidney disease 01/12/2005108.51
PDF Kidney Disease and DiabetesA brochure with information about kidney disease and diabetes 20/11/2006175.53
PDF Kidney StonesInformation on kidney stones 15/03/200697.35
PDF Membranous nephropathyInformation on Membranous Nephropathy 16/03/2006101.13
PDF NephritisInformation on inflammation of the kidneys 30/11/2005108.05
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Kidney Disease Treatments Minimize
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PDF Access for dialysisInformation on access points for haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis 15/03/2006155.64
PDF Choosing whether to have treatmentInformation on deciding whether to have treatment 21/08/2008169.23
PDF HaemodialysisInformation on haemodialysis - a treatment option 18/03/2008192.54
PDF Home haemodialysisInformation for people thinking about doing haemodialysis at home 28/05/2008167.02
PDF Informed consent for medical testingInteresting points about giving consent for medical tests 23/11/200580.94
PDF Kidney TransplantationInformation on kidney transplantation - a treatment option 23/11/2005199.69
PDF Peritoneal DialysisInformation on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) and Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) 28/05/2008212.34
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PDF Deciding about live donationInformation for people who are thinking about becoming a live kidney donor 22/06/2006112.86
PDF Live DonationInformation about the live donation process 25/05/200695.87
PDF Organ and tissue donation and transplantationAnswers to frequently asked questions about organ and tissue donation and transplantation 18/07/200688.98
Urinary Tract Health Minimize
  TitleDescriptionModified DateSize (Kb)
PDF Transurethral Resection of the ProstateInformation for a TURP operation or Transurethral Resection of the Prostate 08/11/200599.67
PDF Urinary incontinenceInformation for people with poor bladder control 03/11/2005170.82
PDF Urinary reflux in childrenInformation about the effect of urinary reflux or back flow on the kidneys 28/05/2008306.58
PDF Urinary Tract InfectionsInformation on Urinary Tract Infections - updated July 2008 24/07/2008258.11
 
 
 
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Last updated: Aug 2008.