Diagnosis of Kidney Diseases

Follow the links below to find information about diagnosing kidney disease.

Reviewed August 2011

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Title:   eGFR estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   A measure of kidney function - your eGFR is a number you should know and understand
Date:   Mar 2012
Title:   Dabigatran (Pradaxa) & the risk of bleeding: new recommendations for monitoring kidney function
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The TGA advises health professionals and consumers that, following further evaluation of international reports of bleeding with Pradaxa, new recommendations for assessing kidney function before starting this medicine and during its use are now in place.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Informed consent for medical testing
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Interesting points about giving consent for medical tests
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Kidney disease - tests
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Kidney diseases can be diagnosed using urine tests, blood tests, imaging studies and a bladder biopsy or kidney biopsy. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can reduce the risk of kidney failure. Kidney diseases include kidney stones, cancer and inherited disorders such as polycystic kidney disease.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Kidneys - nephrotic syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Nephrotic syndrome is a condition of the kidneys. It is usually caused by one of the diseases that damage the kidneys' filtering system, allowing protein to be filtered out into the urine (proteinuria). Symptoms include foamy and frothy urine, unexplained weight loss, oedema (fluid retention or swelling), muscle wasting, stomach pain and dizziness. Treatment includes medications and dietary changes.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Renal colic
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected renal colic.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Albuminuria and Proteinuria
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Information about changes in the protein or albumin amounts in urine.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Hypertension of renovascular cause
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic algorithm for hypertension secondary to suspected renovascular aetiology.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Acute pyelonephritis
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected acute pyelonephritis.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Diseases of the Kidneys
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on the different forms of kidney diseases.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on glomerular filtration rate (GFR), a value used to help measure kidney function.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Antenatal Hydronephrosis
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for antenatally detected hydronephrosis.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Children's (paediatric) renal ultrasound
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for parents and carers about children's (paediatric) renal ultrasound - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Nuclear medicine renal scan
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about having a nuclear medicine renal scan - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Nuclear medicine DMSA scan
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about having a nuclear medicine DMSA (dimercaptosuccinic acid) scan - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Contrast medium: gadolinium versus Iodine in patients with kidney problems
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about contrast medium: Gadolinium versus Iodine in patients with kidney problems - including what contrast medium is and why it may be used, what you need to know if you have abnormal kidney function, risks and further information
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Acute left iliac fossa pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'left iliac fossa pain' with an emphasis on the imaging techniques used for suspected diverticulitis and its complications.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Creatinine clearance and the assessment of renal function
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The selection of the most appropriate measurement of renal function depends on the clinical question being asked, the accuracy required and the inconvenience to the patient.
Date:   Feb 2001

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