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Atlas of Kidney Diseases
Online textbook. Edited by Robert W. Schrier, Chairman
Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Dialysis of Drugs
By NPA (Neprology Pharmacy Associates). This widely-utilized reference provides concise, easy-to-use information on the dialyzability of drugs in patients receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
eMedicine Nephrology - Medical Reference
Emergency Medicine - FP Handbook
University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition, Chapter 2
How drugs can damage the kidney
Hospital Pharmacist
MEDfacts: Pocket Guide to Drug Interactions in Dialysis
By NPA (Neprology Pharmacy Associates) this guide presents tabular information about the most clinically significant potential drug interactions. It provides brief information about the potential effect of an interaction, together with suggested management.
Nephrology - FP Handbook
University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition, Chapter 8
Nephrology Chapter
From The Cleveland Clinic Disease Management Project
Renal Pharmacists Network (RPN)
Canadian run site. Registration is FREE but required to access presentations and newsletter on drug usage in renal conditions (insufficiency and dialysis).
BMJ Renal Medicine Collections
A listing of article citations from the BMJ (British Medical Journal), on the topic of Renal Medicine.
Canadian Society of Nephrology
The mission of this society is: to promote high quality of care for patients with renal diseases by setting high standards for medical training and education; to encourage research in biomedical sciences related to the kidney, kidney disorders and renal replacement therapies; to improve the delivery of health care related to nephrology; to promote the continuing professional competence of nephrologists;
and to encourage and support scholarly and ethical approaches to the enhancement of the specialty.
Cochrane Renal Group
Identifying all trials concerning renal diseases; assess the trials for relevance and quality; assemble and analyse the trial data; prepare structured reports for inclusion in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
Comparison of Equations to Predict GFR
From Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Comparison of Equations to Predict GFR According to Measurement of the Serum Creatinine Level-2000
Drug-Induced Acute Renal Failure
Angiotensin II Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Receptor Blockers. By US Pharmacist.
Hypertension, Dialysis and Clinical Nephrology (HDCN)
HDCN provides current, selected information on renal disorders and their treatment, and about hypertension, dialysis, and clinical nephrology topics. Physicians and nurses can find answers to frequently asked hypertension, dialysis, and nephrology questions, pointers to recent review articles, and summaries of new hypertension, dialysis, and nephrology papers, abstracts, and meeting presentations. Also, information about medical products, devices, services, and drugs pertaining to hypertension, dialysis, and clinical nephrology are provided.
International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
ISN's mission is to provide its membership with programmes and services that elevate the standards of education, research and patient care in nephrology on a worldwide basis. To fulfill this mission the ISN acts as an international forum on nephrology and provides a variety of educational services to nephrologists and those in related disciplines.
Kidney Directions
The goal of this site is to provide educational information on kidney problems for the purpose of driving informed choice. With separate content for adult and pediatric kidney disease, Kidney Directions includes information on basic kidney function, conditions which may lead to kidney disease, and the choices available to patients. It addresses psychosocial issues, and provides advice from kidney patients and professionals, including diet and recipe information.
Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (K/DOQI)
K/DOQI provides evidence-based clinical practice guidelines developed by volunteer physicians and health care providers for all phases of kidney disease and related complications, from diagnosis to monitoring and management. This site also offers comprehensive educational tools for chronic kidney disease, as well as the GFR calculator.
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NIDDK conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields as well as many basic science disciplines.
National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
NKF, 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.
Nephrology Channel
This site allows the user to: connect with others who have similar health care interests; obtain information about medical conditions and treatments; post a question and have it answered by a physician in a confidential forum; find out about current clinical trials; and have access to the latest health news, all in the field of nephrology.
Nephrology Pharmacy Associates (NPA)
NPA's aim is to: identify and define the human and financial costs of drug-related problems in patients with kidney disease, and to develop solutions to those problems; become the foremost provider of medication-related education to patients, pre-dialysis, dialysis, and transplant providers, and to commercial and public payers and policy makers.
Nephron Information Center
The primary focus of this site is to support the generation and dissemination of valid health information relevant to the kidney community, as well as to the public, with the hopes that this education will be a motivating factor in making the necessary changes to prevent or stall chronic kidney disease.
Peritoneal Dialysis 2003: A Guide to Medication Use
By NPA (Neprology Pharmacy Associates). This booklet provides information about many aspects of drug use in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Text and tables provide reference about pharmacokinetic principles in PD, stability of medication additives to PD solutions and dosing of antibiotics for peritonitis and exit site infections. In addition, reference is provided for intraperitoneal administration of medications intended for a systemic effect.
RENALNET - Kidney Information Clearinghouse
RENALNET provides a clearinghouse for information on the causes, treatment and management of kidney disease and End Stage Renal Disease. It utilizes the vast resources of the internet to open avenues of communication among individuals and organizations involved in the care of patients with kidney disease. This information is used for education, research and treatment purposes.
RenalWEB - Vortex Web Site of the Dialysis World
This site can be accessed to find useful information, new products, services, and educational resources for the dialysis industry.
The Drug Monitor - Renal Pharmacology
This site provides information on renal pharmacology for physicians, pharmacists, and nurses, including: renal therapeutics, diuretics and their dosages, mannitol, magnesium, renal dosing of antimicrobials, clinical calculators, clinical equations, dialysis of drugs, and more.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
This organization is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of people living with kidney disease. The Foundation: funds research and related clinical education; provides services for the special needs of individuals living with kidney disease; advocates access to high quality health care; and actively promotes awareness of and commitment to organ donation.
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