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Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
What is focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)? Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (commonly abbreviated asFSGS) is a kidney disease. It is one of…
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Membranous Glomerulopathy
What is membranous glomerulopathy? Membranous glomerulopathyis a kidney disease that causes protein in the urine (proteinuria). In membranous glomerulopathy, immune…
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IgA Nephropathy
What is IgA nephropathy? IgA nephropathyis one of the most common causes of kidney disease. In IgA nephropathy, an abnormal…
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The ALect2 Alliance
What is Amyloidosis? Amyloidosis occurs when proteins form improperly, causing them to deposit abnormally in otherwise normal tissue. Once the…
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Kidneys for Kids
What are the kidneys and what do they do? Your kidneys are organs shaped like beans (think kidney beans) and…
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How does high blood pressure affect your kidneys?
What is high blood pressure/hypertension and how is high blood pressure diagnosed? High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is an…
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Diabetes Mellitus
What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus, or simply diabetes, is a metabolic disease that results in high blood sugar, either…
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The Kidneys and How They Work
Where are the kidneys and why do we need them? The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs, each about…
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Kidney Biopsy – A Guide For Patients
Do I need a kidney biopsy? If your doctor wants you to have a kidney biopsy, here are some things…
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What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD) is the gradual loss of kidney function over time. Over 26 million Americans…