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Sites on the web of interest to kidney patients
Futher information - books and technical documents
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.
| Kidney Care Matters - monthly online magazine from the NHS, contains lots of good articles and sources of information |
British Journal of Renal Medicine - excellent UK journal on renal medicine (in-depth articles) |
| British
Kidney Patient Association Bordon, Hampshire GU35 9JZ Tel: 01420 472021 Fax: 01420 475831 |
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| Kidney Patient Guide - Educational and entertaining animations of dialysis, vascular access, fluid balance, and a bulletin board enliven this well-produced site. | |
| 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 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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| Dialysis Options - a valuable information source for pre-dialysis and existing kidney patients, their carers and families, patient associations and indeed anyone with an interest in dialysis. Supported by Baxter Healthcare Ltd. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
