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Welcome to the Foundation Course on Kidney Diseases.
This self-study course will help you get basic understanding of common and chronic Kidney Disorders and expand your competence and confidence in diagnosing and treating conditions such as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Kidney Failure, Diabetic Kidney Disease, IgA Nephropathy, Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), Simple Kidney Cysts, Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis) and Kidney Stones.
This self-paced course will also walk you through some basic concepts on Concepts, Tests and Procedures relating to Kidney Diseases.
Topics include: Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease, Amyloidosis & Kidney Disease, Anemia, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Glomerular Diseases, Renal Artery Stenosis,Renal Tubular Acidosis, Simple Kidney Cysts, etc.
This content is provided as a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health. The NIDDK translates and disseminates research findings through its clearinghouses and education programs to increase knowledge and understanding about health and disease among patients, health professionals, and the public. Content produced by the NIDDK is carefully reviewed by NIDDK scientists and other experts.
Disclaimer : The content in this course is educational in nature and intended solely as general health information. It is not a recommendation for treatment or medical advice. It is not a substitute for advice from a health care provider. If you as a patient are experiencing a medical emergency, contact your health care provider or an emergency room.
Course Curriculum
1. Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease | |||
Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease | 01:30:00 | ||
2. Amyloidosis & Kidney Disease | |||
Amyloidosis & Kidney Disease | 01:30:00 | ||
3. Anemia | |||
Anemia | 01:30:00 | ||
4. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | |||
What Is Chronic Kidney Disease? | 01:30:00 | ||
CKD – Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
CKD – Tests & Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
Managing CKD | 01:30:00 | ||
CKD – Eating Right | 01:30:00 | ||
Preventing CKD | 01:30:00 | ||
CKD – What If My Kidneys Fail? | 01:30:00 | ||
5. Diabetes Inspidus | |||
Diabetes Inspidus | 01:30:00 | ||
6. Glomerular Diseases | |||
Goodpasture Syndrome | 01:30:00 | ||
7. Heart Disease | |||
Heart Disease | 01:30:00 | ||
8. Henoch-Schönlein Purpura | |||
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura | 01:30:00 | ||
9. High Blood Pressure | |||
For people with diabetes or high blood pressure | 01:30:00 | ||
10. IgA Nephropathy | |||
IgA Nephropathy | 01:30:00 | ||
11. Keeping Kidneys Safe: Smart Choices about Medicines | |||
Keeping Kidneys Safe: Smart Choices about Medicines | 01:30:00 | ||
12. Kidney Disease in Children | |||
Kidney Disease in Children | 01:30:00 | ||
Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome | 01:30:00 | ||
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children | 01:30:00 | ||
Treatment for Kidney Failure in Children | 01:30:00 | ||
Caring for a Child with Kidney Disease | 01:30:00 | ||
Ectopic Kidney | 01:30:00 | ||
Medullary Sponge Kidney | 01:30:00 | ||
Kidney Dysplasia | 01:30:00 | ||
13. Kidney Failure | |||
What is Kidney Failure? | 01:30:00 | ||
Choosing a Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
Hemodialysis | 01:30:00 | ||
Peritoneal Dialysis | 01:30:00 | ||
Kidney Transplant | 01:30:00 | ||
Conservative Management | 01:30:00 | ||
Eating Right | 01:30:00 | ||
Financial Help for Treatment of Kidney Failure | 01:30:00 | ||
14. Lupus Nephritis | |||
Lupus Nephritis | 01:30:00 | ||
15. Mineral & Bone Disorder | |||
Mineral & Bone Disorder | 01:30:00 | ||
16. Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults | |||
Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults | 01:30:00 | ||
17. Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) | |||
What is PKD? | 01:30:00 | ||
Autosomal Dominant PKD | 01:30:00 | ||
Autosomal Recessive PKD | 01:30:00 | ||
Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for PKD | 01:30:00 | ||
18. Race, Ethnicity, & Kidney Disease | |||
Race, Ethnicity, & Kidney Disease | 01:30:00 | ||
19. Renal Artery Stenosis | |||
Renal Artery Stenosis | 01:30:00 | ||
20. Renal Tubular Acidosis | |||
Renal Tubular Acidosis | 01:30:00 | ||
21. Simple Kidney Cysts | |||
Simple Kidney Cysts | 01:30:00 | ||
22. Solitary Kidney | |||
Solitary Kidney | 01:30:00 | ||
23. Your Kidneys & How They Work | |||
Your Kidneys & How They Work | 01:30:00 |