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Sites on the web of interest to kidney patients
Google is one of the best search engines. Click on the image below to go straight to the GOOGLE search site.
We are gradually building up a database of useful websites for kidney patients and their families so if you find a website that you think will help, or be of interest to kidney patients, their carers and families, please let us know.
| British Journal of Renal Medicine - excellent UK journal on renal medicine (in-depth articles) |
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| British
Kidney Patient Association Bordon, Hampshire GU35 9JZ Tel: 01420 472021 Fax: 01420 475831 |
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| Global Dialysis is an international travel resource for dialysis patients. Although it is not entirely up to date it remains useful. | |
| Kidney Patient Guide - Educational and entertaining animations of dialysis, vascular access, fluid balance, and a bulletin board enliven this well-produced site. | |
| Kidneywise must be the British equivalent of Kidney Directions - again sponsored by Baxter, particularly good on 'what will happen to you' as kidney function worsens. Quite brief but very clear info in each section. Also a discussion board and lists of UK units etc. | |
| National Kidney Federation - Provides its members with information, advice and practical support, alongside campaigning for better facilities for people suffering from kidney disease. |
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| The National Kidney Research Fund | |
| Kidney patient organisations - UK | |
| National Kidney Federation - Provides its members with information, advice and practical support, alongside campaigning for better facilities for people suffering from kidney disease. |
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| Kidney patient organisations - International |
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| Kidney Alliance - The Kidney Alliance was formed jointly by the Renal Association and the National Kidney Federation in 1998 with the support of the British Renal Symposium. The aim was to bring together patients' voice and professionals committed to renal medicine. |
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| Diabetes UK | |
| EdREN - website of the Renal Unit in Edinburgh. Information on kindey disease, treatment and a facinating history of dialysis and kidney transplantation at Edinburgh |
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| HAMMERSMITH
HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
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| Kidney Directions - From Baxter Healthcare but non-partisan. Amongst the best sites providing information on dialysis, with good comparisons of peritoneal versus haemo. Even covers 'no dialysis' briefly. Illustrated with patients' and carers' stories. Rather complicated to negotiate though - those new to the Net would probably find it confusing. |
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| Nephronline - A Website for healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with kidney disease but with good information for kidney patients as well (see sections 'Tips for healthy care' and 'Kidney resources for patients'). |
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| RenalWEB - A portal devoted to dialysis, with an excellent collection of patients' resources, under 'Dialysis Topics'. The rest of the content is good for professionals too. |
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There
is a vast amount of information on the Internet. However, not all the
information is accurate and if you are researching medical information,
please make sure that the information you find comes from a reliable source.
If in doubt, please contact the HHKPA
webmaster.
