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  1. About kidney disease
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Treatment for kidney disease

Green Nephrology

Green Nephrology

Green Nephrology is a movement to improve the environmental sustainability of kidney care. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

Related topics:
  • Treatment for kidney disease
  • Living with kidney disease
Know your numbers - Dialysis

Know your numbers - Dialysis

Knowing your numbers can help with the effectiveness of your treatment for kidney failure. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2019

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

Related topics:
  • Treatment for kidney disease
  • Dialysis
Commonly Taken Drugs for Kidney Failure

Commonly Taken Drugs for Kidney Failure

Read about some of the most common drugs taken for kidney failure. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2019

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

Related topics:
  • Treatment for kidney disease
  • Living with kidney disease
Over the counter drugs

Over the counter drugs

Learn more about over-the-counter medications. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2019

Updated: 21st September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Treatment for kidney disease

Introduction to Peritoneal Dialysis

Introduction to Peritoneal Dialysis information leaflet Read more

Published: 4th April, 2019

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Stephen Emmerson

Related topics:
  • Treatment for kidney disease
  • Dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure. A catheter is used to filter blood inside your body. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2019

Updated: 30th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

Related topics:
  • Treatment for kidney disease
  • Dialysis
What drugs are needed after transplantation?

What drugs are needed after transplantation?

Read about which drugs are needed after a transplant. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2019

Updated: 21st September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

Related topics:
  • Treatment for kidney disease
  • Kidney Transplant
Kidney biopsy

Kidney biopsy

A kidney biopsy is a small operation where a very small sample from one of your kidneys is removed using a special needle. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2019

Updated: 21st September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

Related topics:
  • Treatment for kidney disease
  • Types of kidney disease
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions information leaflet Read more

Published: 27th March, 2019

Updated: 21st September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

Related topics:
  • Other Kidney Conditions
  • Treatment for kidney disease
  • Kidney Transplant
  • Living with kidney disease
Home dialysis the advantages

Home dialysis the advantages

What are the advantages of home dialysis? Read more

Published: 27th March, 2019

Updated: 21st September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

Related topics:
  • Treatment for kidney disease
  • Dialysis
Haemodialysis

Haemodialysis

Introduction to haemodialysis information leaflet Read more

Published: 27th March, 2019

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

Related topics:
  • Treatment for kidney disease
  • Dialysis
Drugs

Drugs

Drugs information for kidney patients. Read more

Published: 18th February, 2019

Updated: 16th March, 2020

Author:

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  • Treatment for kidney disease
Transplant

Transplant

Kidney transplant information Read more

Published: 18th February, 2019

Updated: 19th August, 2020

Author:

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  • Treatment for kidney disease
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