81. Our Polycystic Kidney Disease Page A personal site about polycystic kidney disease with chat room for sharing and support. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/5291/

Sign My Guestbook View My Guestbook You are the . person to view this page since 1/1/99 This site is a better place to be because of-My Mom! Thanks Mom!!! Last modified 1/1/99 This PKD Ring site is owned by Mary Elizabeth Jones

82. Central Florida Urology Associates, Treatment And Diagnosis Of Prostate Cancer, Providing surgical and nonsurgical treatment of prostate disease, kidney and bladder cancer, and vasectomy. Patient information, services, and locations. http://www.centralfloridaurology.com/

Our Practice CENTRAL FLORIDA UROLOGY ASSOCIATES has been providing fo the urological needs in the Central Florida area. Offering a variety of diagnosis and treatments ranging from prostate cancer, kidney diseases, bladder problems, vasectomy and vasectomy reversals and urinary incontinence. In 1983, the Florida Impotence Center was established to provide diagnosis and treatment for men with erectile dysfunction. The Central Florida Urology Associates was founded by the late Pedro Bachrach, M.D. in 1979. Since that time the practice has grown and now includes Dr. Michael Friedman, FACS, Dr. Charles N. Witten, FACS, and Dr. Thomas Cangiano FACS. Central Florida Urology Associates emphasizes sensitivity and discretion with your urological concerns while offering the latest urological diagnostic and treatment technology to our patients.

83. Cromwell Hospital, London, UK - Private Patient Services - Radiotherapy, Oncolog London hospital provides private healthcare facilities for UK and overseas patients. Include cancer treatment, liver disease and transplant, pancreas and kidney transplant, neurosurgery, heart surgery, and IVF. http://www.cromwell-hospital.co.uk/

The Cromwell Hospital in London provides healthcare facilities for UK and overseas patients. Major specialities include cancer treatment, liver disease and transplant, neurosurgery, spinal surgery, heart surgery, gamma knife surgery (radiosurgery) and Paediatric care. last updated on: March 31, 2003 Home Contact Us Site Map © 2001, Cromwell Hospital - All photographs protected by

84. The Australian Kidney Foundation IgA nephropathy, what it is, diagnosis, causes, the course of the disease, follow up and treatment. http://www.kidney.org.au/renal_resources/fact_sheets/iga_nephropathy.asp

Glomerulonephritis is the commonest cause of kidney damage and failure of kidney function which may result in the need for dialysis(artificial kidney treatment) and/or a kidney transplant. There are many different types of glomerulonephritis but IgA Nephropathy is the most common type in Australia. It is found more often in males than females. About 10-30%of people with IgA Nephropathy have progressive deterioration of kidney function leading to what is called irreversible or end stage kidney (renal)failure. In Australia, 11% of all patients on dialysis have IgA Nephropathy. While IgA Nephropathy occurs in all age groups, it is usually diagnosed before the age of 30 years. It is common in children but the peak incidence is between 15-25 years. Usually, the passage of blood in the urine (macroscopichaematuria) making it coffee or tea coloured, is one of the signs for which the person sees a doctor. This is usually associated with a sore throat or respiratory infection or diarrhoea and vomiting, and may occur again in association with such infections. In some people who may have very few symptoms of severe illness, the only clue may be the finding of blood cells or protein or both (these are referred to as haematuria and proteinuria) in the urine on a routine urine test (urinalysis). The final diagnosis of IgA Nephropathy can be made only by a kidney biopsy- after a local anaesthetic, a sample of kidney tissue is removed by a needle and then examined under a microscope.

85. IGA Nephropathy, The Transplant A personal story of Darryl who had this disease. From the beginning, to the diagnosis, the kidney transplant and the update. http://www.geocities.com/albertja_48446

var PUpage="76001073"; var PUprop="geocities"; WELCOME TO The Albert's HOMEPAGE Smile, God loves you. IGA NEPHROPATHY The Transplant Contents Introduction The Beginning The Diagnose The Transplant ... The Parents Introduction Hello. If you have been diagnosed with the disease of IGA Nephropathy or want to know our story, please continue to read our homepage, and we hope it is beneficial for you. This is our story about our son, Darryl. By telling our story, we feel that God is directing us to give you comfort, peace, and contact and for us this is uplifting. Our story will start at the beginning, then the diagnose, the transplant, the update, and finally the parents. The Beginning In 1995 Darryl started his first year of college at Michigan State University (MSU). During the fall of 1997 at a plasma donation center, his urine was tested at a high protein count. It was around an eight count. He felt fine and was physically active. Again and again, he went back to the plasma center and still the protein in his urine was a high count. The center would not draw his plasma. The Diagnose After blood labs, ultra sound, and a kidney biopsy, our son was diagnosed with a kidney disease, IGA Nephropathy, March 1998. The nephrologist told us that our son had 48% kidney function. During this revelation, his creatinine was 2.1. Any creatinine level above 1.5 is possibly a kidney problem. Then, he was 22 years old. My husband, Darryl, and I sat there stunned. Usually, IGA is caused by some kind of respiratory infection. Our son did not have any kind of respiratory onset; although, in 1996 and 1997, Michigan State University had a meningitis epidemic. The doctor started him on prednisone and blood pressure medicine to maintain his kidneys and his high blood pressure. After six weeks, the nephrologist made us all an appointment with the Nephrology Department at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Our son's girlfriend, Eileen, went with us, too. She and her family were great supporters.

86. IgA Nephropathy From NIDDK a description of this disease along with some further resources. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/summary/iganeph/iganeph.htm

Also see: Glomerular Diseases IgA nephropathy is a kidney disorder caused by deposits of the protein immunoglobulin A (IgA) inside the glomeruli (filters) within the kidney. These glomeruli (the singular form is glomerulus ) normally filter wastes and excess water from the blood and send them to the bladder as urine. The IgA protein prevents this filtering process, leading to blood and protein in the urine and swelling in the hands and feet. This chronic kidney disease may progress over a period of 10 to 20 years. If this disorder leads to end-stage renal disease, the patient must go on dialysis or receive a kidney transplant. The IgA protein is a normal part of the body's system to protect against disease (the immune system). We do not know what causes IgA deposits in the glomeruli. But, since IgA nephropathy may run in families, genetic factors probably contribute to the disease. Kidney disease usually cannot be cured. Once the tiny filtering units are damaged, they cannot be repaired. Treatment focuses on slowing the progression of the disease and preventing complications. One complication is high blood pressure, which further damages glomeruli. Some patients may benefit from limiting protein in their diet to reduce the buildup of waste in the blood. Patients with IgA nephropathy often have high cholesterol. Reducing cholesterolthrough diet, medication, or bothappears to help slow the progression of IgA nephropathy.

87. Your Body's Design For Bladder Control From the National kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, an article with images to help understand how the whole system works. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/uibcw/design/design.htm

Why learn about bladder control? What are the parts of the bladder control system? What do bladder control muscles do? Points to Remember Why learn about bladder control? Good bladder control sounds simple. Just hold on until you get to the bathroom. It sounds simple. But good bladder control takes teamwork from many organs, muscles, and nerves in your body. What are the parts of the bladder control system? Most of your bladder control system lies inside the pelvis Stand with your hands on your hips. The bones under your hands are the pelvic bones. Your pelvis is shaped like a big bowl. Your hands lie on the rim of the bowl. The bottom of the bowl, between your legs, is muscle. Four important body systems work inside the pelvic bowl: The bladder control system The bladder is a muscle shaped like a balloon. It holds urine. The urethra (yoo-REE-thrah) is a tube from the bladder that drains urine out of the body. Two sphincter (SFINK-tur) muscles help the urethra open and close.

88. Home Page - Urological Disorders Health Guide Offers a clear and comprehensive explanation of urinary system anatomy and diseases such as kidney stones and impotence with links to related Medical Center services. http://www.umm.edu/urology-info/

Urological Disorders Anatomy Urogenital Disorders... Site Index Related Resources Within UMM Urology Urological Disorders Urology is the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both genders, and with the genital tract or reproductive system in the male. Urogenital is a word that refers to the urinary and genital organs. [The medical specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology specializes in the reproduction (genital) system of females. Nephrology is the medical specialty concerned with the kidneys.] According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney and urologic diseases affect more than 13 million people (about 5 percent of the US population) and claim about 260,000 lives annually. The number of people affected by these diseases is expected to grow as the populations of older adults and racial and ethnic minorities, groups disproportionately affected by the diseases, increase. The most serious and debilitating of kidney and urinary tract diseases include: end-stage renal disease (ESRD) stone disease urinary incontinence benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) interstitial cystitis urinary tract infection polycystic kidney disease Other, non-related diseases have a tremendous impact on the disability and death associated with kidney and urologic diseases, including diabetes and hypertension.

89. Welcome To National Kidney Information about this center for the study, training, diagnosis and treatment of Nephrologic and Urologic diseases and organ transplantation in the Philippines. http://www.kidney.gov.ph/

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90. * Link Between Diets And Diseases (cancer, Heart Diseases, Kidney Problems, Etc. Article discusses link between diets and diseases including cancer, heart diseases, and kidney problems. http://www.tupbiosystems.com/Products/s_diet_news.html

T-UP BIOSYSTEMS HOME PRODUCTS DISCOVERY YOU MIGHT NEED IT ... FAQ LINK BETWEEN DIETS AND DISEASES Doctors say there is a link between diets and diseases (cancer, heart diseases, kidney problems, etc.) Sugar replacements may cause diseases. Click here to read more. A preliminary study, presented at the European Conference on Nutrition and Cancer 20 years of research and scientific studies show fruits and vegetables help prevent diseases such as stroke and colorectal cancer and vegetables lowers the risk of heart disease. Karin Michels, Lead researcher of the Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts: "The most important thing I want to get out is they should eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables in spite of all these findings. ...fruits and vegetables definitely protect for other important diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and potentially other cancers. These are some of the best foods we can eat - there is no doubt about it." (the Journal of the National Cancer Institute) While most health experts agree that poor eating habits are a major reason why more than half a million of Americans die of cancer each year.

91. National Kidney Foundation Of North Carolina, Splash Screen Health agency dedicated to the detection, prevention and treatment of diseases of the kidney and urinary tract. http://www.nkfnc.org

92. Menopause And Bladder Control An in depth look at this from the National kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/uibcw/menop/menop.htm

Does menopause affect bladder control? What else causes bladder control problems in older women? What should you do about bladder control aftrer menopause? What treatments can help you regain bladder control? ... Points to Remember Does menopause affect bladder control? Yes. Some women have bladder control problems after they stop having periods (menopause or change of life). If you are going through menopause, talk to your health care team. After your periods end, your body stops making the female hormone estrogen (ES-truh-jun). Estrogen controls how your body matures, your monthly periods, and body changes during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Estrogen also helps keep the lining of the bladder and the urethra (yoo-REE-thrah) plump and healthy. Lack of estrogen causes the bladder control muscles to get weak. Your doctor may give you medicine to replace estrogen to prevent future bladder control problems. Be sure to tell your doctor if you or your family has a history of cancer. If you face a high risk of cancer of the uterus or breast, the doctor may not prescribe estrogen.

93. Pacific Urology Specializes in problems with the urinary tract for men, women, and children. The group takes care of diseases of the kidney, bladder, prostate, urethra, and testicles. (Concord, Walnut Creek) http://www.pacific-urology.com/

Physicians Services Appointments Request Info ... Contact Us Providing Urology Services in locations throughout Contra Costa County Judson M. Brandeis, M.D. Donald T. Hay, M.D. Brian D. Hopkins, M.D. Christopher K. Schreiber, M.D. ... Stephen P. Taylor, M.D. Pacific Urology is a medical group that has been established in Contra Costa County for many years. The board-certified surgeons in the group each have from 15 to 20 years of experience in this community and have developed close working relationships with the medical centers and other physicians in the area. As board certified urologists, we tend to handle problems of a very specialized nature. Pacific Urology specializes in problems with the urinary tract for men, women, and children. The group takes care of diseases of the kidney, bladder, prostate, urethra, and testicles. Specific services include vasectomies and vasectomy reversals treatment for prostate cancer , treatment for kidney stones, laser surgery, infertility, impotence, and incontinence.

94. Urology Consultants Of Orlando Florida, Urologyorlando.com Specializing in diseases of the prostate, kidney and bladder, urinary incontinence, sexual disorders and impotence. http://www.urologyorlando.com/

Urology Consultants Mailing address FLORIDA MEDICAL PLAZA 2501 North Orange Ave., Suite 246 Orlando, FL 32803 Offices Florida Medical Plaza Orlando, FL Fax (407) 332-8767 E.Jake Jacobo,MD,FACS Steven K. Brooks, MD Board Certified Urologists email: info@urologyorlando.com Specializing in Diseases of the Prostate, Kidney and Bladder, Urinary Incontinence and Sexual Disorders For Men Only-About your Prostate Impotence Kidney Stones Appointment/Contact Form ... View My Guestbook Send for your Free Brochure Today-don't delay-better health is on the way!!! LE FastCounter New Counter 5/6/98 This site was created by Urology Consultants of Orlando Florida.Urology Consultants of Orlando Florida specializes in diseases of the Prostate, Kidney and Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Sexual Disorders and Impotence. Urology Consultants, Orlando, Florida, Urologists, Viagra,sexual impotence, doctors, urinary incontinence, vasectomy, kidney stones, prostate enlargement, cancer, PSA, Prostate Specific Antigen, BPH, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, MD, FACS, Winterpark, Florida, Longwood, Oviedo, Apopka, Cigna, Prucare, Prudential Health Care, HMO, Standard Insurance, Physicians Mutual, Avmed, Principal, Mutual of Omaha, Medicaid, Medicare, Phico, Pennsylvania Health, AFLAC, Humana Gold Plus, Bluecross Blueshield, BC/BS. Urology Consultants of Orlando Florida specializes in diseases of the Prostate, Kidney and Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Sexual Disorders and Impotence.

95. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology Online journal specializing in diseases of the kidney. http://www.jasn.org/

Editorial Board Instructions to Authors Reviewer's Forms Subscriptions ... Supplement Policies Published for the American Society of Nephrology by with the assistance of Stanford University Libraries' HighWire Press (TM) ASN Members/JASN Subscribers: LOG ON TO JASN ONLINE KEEP YOUR SKILLS CURRENT AND OBTAIN CME CREDITS WITH NEPHSAP! Submit Manuscripts Online ... View Future Titles Through May 2003 Select an Issue from the Archive July 1990 - April 2003 Search for Articles July 1990 - April 2003 Current Issue: April 2003 For faster access to JASN Online from these countries use this URL: http://intl.jasn.org Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, UK. (More Information)

96. Welcome To Nephrologychannel - Your Nephrology Community Provides information pertaining to the diseases of the kidneys, with conditions ranging from kidney stones to diabetic nephropathy. http://www.nephrologychannel.com/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement advertisement PRACTITIONERS What Is a Nephrologist? NephrologyForum 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 ... Healthcommunties.com works to raise the quality of consumer health care information services. Our goal is to empower you with accurate, trustworthy information that will help you make important health care decisions. Board-certified physicians develop and monitor the content on nephrology channel to ensure that we meet that goal. Conditions Find clearly explained, medically accurate information regarding conditions that involve the kidneys, including an overview, symptoms, causes, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options.

97. Nephrology Hypertension Specialists.html Clinical practice of nephrology and hypertension. Emphasis on diseases of the kidney, dialysis, ESRD, hypertension and kidney stones. http://www.nephrologyhypertension.com/

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98. Low Sodium Recipes From Megaheart.com For heart patients and those with liver, kidney, and other chronic diseases requiring a no salt diet. http://www.megaheart.com/

Best Buy 40,000 sold this year Welcome to Megaheart.com, the no-salt, low-sodium recipe website, home of the 21st Century's only true no-salt, low sodium recipe book. This is a free website. You never have to pay for recipes or assistance. Megaheart is the creator of the first and only full month meal planning guide for heart patients and others with a chronic disease requiring a no salt, low sodium lifestyle. Featured in The No-Salt, Lowest-Sodium Cookbook the 28-day plan utilizes more than 500 no salt recipes created by our chef just for heart failure and other illinesses. (Combined recipe count for cookbook, baking book and website.) Now in its 4th printing, The No Salt, Lowest Sodium Cookbook , is the only low sodium recipe book of its kind in the world and the only one with a verifiable history of success fighting hypertension, CHF and Meniere's. A clear message about the success of "The No Salt, Lowest Sodium Cookbook," Dr. Michael Fowler, Director of the Stanford Medical Center Heart Transplant Clinic. For testimonials from website members Testimonials Click here to sign up for our free monthly recipe newsletter Free Newsletter More About Our Book And This Website Profits from all sales made at this website are donated to Heart Disease Research.

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