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1. Kidney-Stone-Prevention Executive (pdf file)
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   March 01, 2013 - and horseshoe kidney. … Kidney International. 2006 Feb;69(4):760-4. PMID: 16518332. 6. … Fructose consumption and the risk of kidney stones. Kidney International. 2008 Jan;73(2):207-12. … Kidney stones: prevention of recurrent calcium nephrolithiasis. … Kidney International. 2001 Jun;59(6):2290-8. PMID: 11380833.

2. Kidney-Disease-Medicine Surveillance (pdf file)
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   October 01, 2012 - Kidney Int. 2012 Jan;81(1):86- 93. PMID 21881553. 8. … Kidney International. 2012 Mar;81(6):568-76. … function tests/ or exp cystatins/ or exp kidney diseases/ or kidney$.ti. or nephr$.ti. or renal.ti. … function tests/ or exp cystatins/ or exp kidney diseases/ or kidney$.ti. or nephr$.ti. or renal.ti. … cortex necrosis/ or exp Kidney Diseases, Cystic/ or kidney papillary necrosis/ or exp nephritis/ or

3. Kidney-Disease-Medicine Executive (pdf file)
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   January 01, 2012 - Background Definition of CKD In CKD, the kidneys are damaged and/ or cannot filter blood normally.1 … Effective Health Care Program 2 CKD has been defined as decreased kidney function and/ or kidney … function and/or kidney damage? … National Kidney Foundation. … Kidney Int 1997 Jun; 51(6):1908-19. PMID 9186882. 13. National Kidney Foundation.

4. Kidney-Stone-Prevention Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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   June 15, 2011 - Kidney Int 2003 May;63(5):1817-23. 3. Uribarri J, Oh MS, Carroll HJ. The first kidney stone. … Kidney Int 2005 Sep;68(3):1230-5. 7. Kramer HM, Curhan G. … Kidney stones: pathophysiology and medical management. … History of kidney stones as a possible risk factor for chronic kidney disease. … Kidney stones: prevention of recurrent calcium nephrolithiasis.

5. Kidney Stones | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   December 03, 2024 - Home Health Topics K Kidney … S T U V W X Y Z Health Topics Kidney … Stones Description A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in the kidney from … Most kidney stones pass out of the body without help from a doctor. … The following may be signs of kidney stones that need a doctor's help: Extreme pain in your back

6. Kidney Diseases | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   November 01, 2024 - Diseases Description You have two kidneys, each about the size of your fist. … Most kidney diseases attack the nephrons. This damage may leave kidneys unable to remove wastes. … member with kidney disease. … and urine tests to check if you have kidney disease. … If your kidneys fail , you will need dialysis or a kidney transplant .

7. Chronic-Kidney-Disease-Anemia-2011 Executive (pdf file)
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   January 01, 2011 - Anaemia Management in Chronic Kidney Disease—Rapid Update 2011. … Am J Kidney Dis. 2001 Jan;37(1 Suppl 1):S182-S238. 6. … Kidney Int Suppl. 1999 Mar;69:S57-S60. 14. Babitt JL, Lin HY. … Kidney Int. 2005 Dec;68(6):2846-56. 41. Fishbane S, Lynn RI. … Am J Kidney Dis. 1997 Oct;30(4):532-41. 47. Fryback DG, Thornbury JR.

8. Kidney Cysts | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   There are also some diseases which cause kidney cysts. One type is polycystic kidney disease (PKD). … In PKD, many cysts grow in the kidneys. This can enlarge the kidneys and make them work poorly. … They include medicines and lifestyle changes, and if there is kidney failure, dialysis or kidney transplants … Acquired cystic kidney disease (ACKD) happens in people who have chronic kidney disease , especially … Unlike PKD, the kidneys are normal sized, and cysts do not form in other parts of the body.

9. Kidney Transplantation | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   March 15, 2016 - Transplantation Description A kidney transplant is an operation that places a healthy kidney … The transplanted kidney takes over the work of the two kidneys that failed , so you no longer need … and vein of the new kidney to your artery and vein. … Many transplanted kidneys come from donors who have died. Some come from a living family member. … The wait for a new kidney can be long.

10. Kidney Cancer | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    July 18, 2017 - Home Health Topics K Kidney … S T U V W X Y Z Health Topics Kidney … Cancer Description You have two kidneys. … Kidney cancer forms in the lining of tiny tubes inside your kidneys. … Kidney cancer becomes more likely as you age.

11. Kidney Failure | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    June 13, 2013 - Failure Description Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and … But if the kidneys are damaged, they don't work properly. Harmful wastes can build up in your body. … This is called kidney failure. … If your kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work they normally do. … The treatment options are dialysis or a kidney transplant .

12. Kidney Tests | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    January 07, 2016 - Tests Description You have two kidneys. … Kidney tests check to see how well your kidneys are working. … Testing is the only way to know how your kidneys are doing. … It tells how well your kidneys are filtering. … It checks for the cause of kidney disease and how damaged your kidneys are.

13. Kidney Diseases | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    November 01, 2024 - Diseases Description You have two kidneys, each about the size of your fist. … Most kidney diseases attack the nephrons. This damage may leave kidneys unable to remove wastes. … member with kidney disease. … and urine tests to check if you have kidney disease. … If your kidneys fail , you will need dialysis or a kidney transplant .

14. Recurrent Nephrolithiasis in Adults and Children: Comparative Effectiveness of Preventive Medical Strategies | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    December 01, 2024 - KQ 3, 4: Imaging not used specifically for surveillance of kidney stones. … Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. … Hydrochlorothiazide and prevention of kidney-stone recurrence. … calcul*”[tw] OR “kidney stone”[tw] OR “kidney stones”[tw] OR “renal stone”[tw] OR “renal stones”[tw] … "[MeSH Terms] OR "kidney"[All Fields] OR "kidneys"[All Fields] OR "kidneys"[All Fields]) AND ("surgery

15. Chronic Kidney Disease | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    August 11, 2014 - Disease Description You have two kidneys, each about the size of your fist. … Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means that your kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood as they should … CKD may lead to kidney failure . … The only treatment options for kidney failure are dialysis or a kidney transplantation . … You can take steps to keep your kidneys healthier longer: Choose foods with less salt (sodium)

16. Diabetic Kidney Problems | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    December 15, 2009 - Over time, this can damage your kidneys. Your kidneys clean your blood. … Kidney damage from diabetes is called diabetic nephropathy. … Tests include a urine test to detect protein in your urine and a blood test to show how well your kidneys … If the damage continues, your kidneys could fail. … People with kidney failure need either dialysis or a kidney transplant .

17. Imaging Tests to Check for Kidney Stones in the Emergency Department | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    November 01, 2020 - Kidney Stones and Possible Symptoms The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that filter the waste chemicals … Blood Tests : To check the health of your kidneys and for signs of a kidney or blood infection. … Imaging Tests : To check for kidney stones in your urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, and bladder). … A CT scan uses x-rays and computers to create three dimensional pictures of your urinary tract (kidneys … An ultrasound uses sound waves to create a picture of your kidneys and bladder.

18. Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 1-3: Screening, Monitoring, and Treatment | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    December 01, 2019 - EHC FAQs Home Evidence Reports Chronic Kidney … SHARE: Chronic Kidney … Project Timeline Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 1–3: Screening, Monitoring, and Treatment Feb 25 … Evidence Product Nov 01, 2024 Linking Dental Services to Treatment Outcomes for Chronic Kidney … https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/kidney-disease-medicine/research  

19. Kidney Diseases | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    December 16, 2011 - Diseases Description You have two kidneys, each about the size of your fist. … Most kidney diseases attack the nephrons. This damage may leave kidneys unable to remove wastes. … member with kidney disease. … and urine tests to check if you have kidney disease. … If your kidneys fail , you will need dialysis or a kidney transplant .

20. Screening for and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 1-3 | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    December 01, 2019 - function and kidney damage as established by the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Disease Outcomes … diseases, obstruction, and polycystic kidney disease) versus those in which the kidney damage is secondary … function/kidney damage? … References National Kidney Foundation. … Am J Kidney Dis 2006;48(3):392-401.