Name
Link
Description
Renal Net
www.renalnet.org/
Offers valuable information for both the professional and the consumer.
Renalworld
http://renalworld.com/
Renal resources from around the globe
Renalweb
http://renalweb.com
US based. Animated section on Kidney function.
University of Pennsylvania Health System
www.pennhealth.com
Using the “Search” engine on this site, there is information about dialysis, and vascular access.
Kidney Foundation of Canada
www.kidney.ca
The Kidney Foundation of Canada has helped millions of Canadians suffering from kidney failure and related disorders
Kidney Foundation of Ontario
www.kidney.on.ca
American Kidney Fund
www.kidneyfund.org
Facts on kidney disease
BC Provincial Renal Agency
www.bcrenalagency.ca
BC renal care givers directory, PROMIS information and other renal links.
Life Options Rehab Program
www.lifeoptions.org
The National (US) Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Home Page
www.niddk.nih.gov/
Conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health
National (US) Kidney Foundation Web Site
www.kidney.org/
Primary kidney organization in US. Focus on prevention, education, and professionals for information on dialysis and transplant.
Renal Association Home Page
www.renal.org/
Professional body for United Kingdom nephrologists
Medical Education Institute
www.meiresearch.org
Non-profit foundation dedicated to helping people with chronic disease learn to manage and improve their health.
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) – US
www.ndep.nih.gov
Patient education resources aimed at patients and staff for diabetes care with non-English resources.
Canadian Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.ca
The national association providing information about the various aspects of diabetes care.
Home Dialysis Central
www.homedialysis.org
Raising awareness and use of PD and Home Hemo (DaVita website)
Peritoneal Dialysis International
www.ispd.org/
Promotes the clinical application and scientific investigation of peritoneal dialysis for renal failure.
Global Dialysis
www.globaldialysis.com
Directory of Dialysis Centres and Travel Info
Holiday Dialysis Int.
www.hditravel.com
Medical Travel Inc.
www.medicaltravel.org
Medical Insurance Site
Dialysis at Sea
www.dialysisatsea.com
Travel Company for At Sea Dialysis Cruises
FamilyResourceLibrary
A consumer health library for BC families.
American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) Patient Plan
www.aakp.org
Designed to meet the physical, emotional and social impact of kidney disease patients and their families.
EndStage Renal Disease Network of Texas
www.esrdnetwork.org
Supports dialysis and transplant healthcare through patient services
Kidney Directions
www.kidneydirections.com
Basic info on risk factors for kidney disease, symptoms, causes and tests. Offers a personalized health planner if patient registers
Kidneyoptions.com
www.kidneyoptions.com
Provides electronic newsletter for patients.
Kidney Patient Guide
www.kidneypatientguide.org.uk/
Online patient info for kidney patients and care providers.
Kidney School
www.kidneyschool.org
Animated section on PD.
kidneystuff.com!
www.kidneystuff.com/
Products for PD users
Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation
www.pkdcure.org/
Source of PKD information and is a forum for patient education
The Nephron Information Centre
www.nephron.com
General information on kidney disease
Renal Info [Baxter International]
www.renalinfo.com
Support and resources for people with kidney disease
ikidney.com
www.ikidney.com/
General nutritional information
National Kidney Foundation (US)
www.kidney.org
Recipes, general info and dining out tips under the Heading “Patient”
www.kidney.ca/english/publications/brochures/nutrition/nutrition.htm
General info about the kidney diet
Culinary Kidney Cooks
www.culinarykidneycooks.com/about_us.htm
Recipes and food tips
Sexuality and the Renal Patient
www.sextx.com/renal.html
Speaking Frankly: A guide to sexual issues and transplantation
www.tppp.net