Page of a boy with end-stage renal disease offers personal stories and links to kidney and transplant organizations and dialysis support groups.

Access a description of the serious kidney condition, explore its causes and symptoms, and learn about treatment options.

Reference for family physicians outlines the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and other aspects of acute and chronic renal failure.

Brief definition of acute renal failure. Contains links to definitions of medical terms used.

Claire, who was born with chronic renal failure, chronicles her experiences with peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplantation.

Read original articles on dialysis and renal care, browse discussions, and find links to medical, nutritional, and support resources.