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  Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the permanent loss of kidney function. CKD may be the result of physical injury or a disease that damages the kidneys, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. When the kidneys are damaged, they do not remove wastes and extra water from the blood as well as they should.Resources on the Web | ||||
100 South Ashley Drive Suite 280 Tampa, Florida 33602 800-749-AAKP www.AAKP.org Patient organization with chapters across the country. Services include sponsoring support groups, acting as patient advocates, and educating patients and the public. AAKP publishes the magazine Renalife semiannually and the newspaper Bulletin quartery. Both publications feature personal experiences and news of interest to kidney patients. National Kidney Foundation 60 E. 33rd Street New York, NY 10016 800-622-9010 www.kidney.org The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., 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. |
800-244-0680 www.davita.com Provides dialysis services for those with chronic kidney failure. Site also offers information and resources on dialysis and chronic kidney disease for patients and their caregivers. Fresenius www.fmcna.com Provides dialysis services for those with chronic kidney failure. Site also offers information and resources on dialysis and chronic kidney disease for patients and their caregivers. Baxter Healthcare 877-543-6394, option 1 www.Renalinfo.com Renalinfo offers information about kidney failure, including causes, symptoms, tests, ideas to help maintain health, and a comprehensive presentation of kidney disease treatment choices. Kidney School www.kidneyschool.org Kidney School is an interactive, web-based learning program designed to help people learn what they need to know to understand kidney disease and its treatment. |
6110 Executive Boulevard Rockville, MD 20852 800-638-8299 www.akfinc.org Provides direct financial assistance, comprehensive educational programs, research grants and community service projects. Reimbursement Connection 1-800-2PAY-EPO or 1-800-272-9376 www.reimbursementconnection.com provides help to take the confusion out of reimbursement, coverage, and patient assistance. Aranesp® www.aranesp.com Aranesp® is indicated for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic renal failure (CRF), including patients on dialysis and patients not on dialysis and in patients with non-myeloid malignancies where anemia is due to the effect of concomitantly administered chemotherapy. |
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