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Kidney failure (or renal failure) may be temporary or permanent. When kidneys fail suddenly, it is called acute kidney failure, and in most cases is only temporary. Permanent, or chronic, renal failure usually progresses slowly and is the most common type of kidney damage requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation.
More information can also be found at Kidney Health Australia [Kidney Health Australia]
Updated January 2007
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Kidney disease - chronic renal failure
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of chronic kidney disease by professional health specialists.
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Apr 2008
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Protein restriction for diabetic renal disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Based on 12 studies, including from eight to 160 people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes for at least an average four-month period, restricted protein intake appeared to slow progression of diabetic kidney disease, but not by much on average. However, in...
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Aug 2007
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Protein restriction for children with chronic renal failure
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Low protein diet can delay kidney failure in adults with kidney disease, however a diet low in protein in children raises concern of poor growth. The review identified 2 studies (250 children) in children with kidney disease and found that a low protein...
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Aug 2007
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Diabetes and kidney failure
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Better Health Channel
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The most common single cause of kidney failure is diabetes mellitus, a condition characterised by high blood sugar levels. There is no cure, but medical treatment can slow the progression of kidney disease. Options include medication, dialysis and transplantation.
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Sep 2006
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Growth hormone for children with chronic kidney disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The kidneys filter blood. Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may progress to end-stage kidney failure and need their blood filtered by machine (dialysis) or need a kidney transplant. CKD can stunt growth in children. Growth hormone (rhGH) has be...
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May 2006
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| Title: |
Chronic kidney disease
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Kidney Health Australia
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Information about the stages of kidney disease and clinical terms
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May 2006
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Low protein diets for chronic kidney disease in non diabetic adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Kidney disease (nephropathy) can lead to kidney failure (end-stage renal disease). A diet low in protein is sometimes recommended to try to slow the progression of kidney disease. Monitoring compliance with a protein-restricted diet is possible by deter...
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Nov 2005
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Hepatitis B vaccination for patients with chronic renal failure
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Patients with chronic renal failure are at increased risk of hepatitis B virus infections. This review was undertaken to determine the beneficial and harmful effects of vaccination against hepatitis B and of a reinforced recombinant vaccination series. ...
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May 2004
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