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Next on HealthlinkTOPIC: Chronic Kidney Disease One in 9 adults has chronic kidney disease, but many don't know it. That's the finding of the National Kidney Foundation, which says the lack of awareness allows the disease to get worse. In fact, another 20 million Americans are at risk of developing kidney disease because they have diabetes, high blood pressure or other risk factors. On this week's Health Link we'll examine the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease. GUESTS: Jorge Cerda, MD, FACP, FASN Dr. Cerda is a nephrologist in practice with Capital District Renal Physicians located in Albany. Dr. Cerda is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Albany Medical College. Reddy Chappidi, RD Ms. Chappidi is a renal dietician with the Rubin Dialysis Center located in Clifton Park. Patricia Carmel, RN Ms. Carmel is a nurse practitioner with Capital District Renal Physicians located in Albany. Web Resources
The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) is
an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National
Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight health agencies of the Public Health
Service, which is under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NKUDIC
was established in 1987 to increase knowledge and understanding about diseases
of the kidneys and urologic system among people with these conditions and their
families, health care professionals, and the general public. At their web site,
you will find information about many different health topics, current research
& clinical trials and useful links.
Go to their website for more info The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. Go to their website for more info The PKD Foundation is the only organization, worldwide, devoted to improving clinical treatment and discovering a cure for Polycystic Kidney Disease. The PKD Foundation also works to improve the care and treatment of those it affects. Their web site provides information about Polycystic Kidney Disease, articles, and a wide variety of on line resources for patients. Go to their website for more info "The voice of all kidney Patients", is the slogan of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). The AAKP was set up not to deal with the diseases themselves, but the people that are affected by them. They publish newsletters and magazines to help patients and families understand more about the disease. There main focus is to help the patients to live better lives. Go to their website for more info |
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