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The kidneys are bean-shaped excretory organs in vertebrates. Part of the urinary system, the kidneys filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them, along with water, as urine. The medical field that studies the kidneys and diseases affecting the kidney is called nephrology, from the Greek name for the kidney; the adjective meaning "kidney-related" is renal, from the Latin.
In humans, the kidneys are located in the posterior part of the abdomen. There is one on each side of the spine; the right kidney sits just below the liver, the left below the diaphragm and adjacent to the spleen. Above each kidney is an adrenal gland (also called the suprarenal gland). The asymmetry within the abdominal cavity caused by the liver results in the right kidney to be slightly lower than the left one.
The kidneys are retroperitoneal, which means they lie behind the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity. They are approximately at the vertebral level T12 to L3, and the right kidney usually lies slightly lower than the left in order to accommodate the liver. The upper parts of the kidneys are partially protected by the eleventh and twelfth ribs, and each whole kidney is surrounded by two layers of fat (the perirenal fat and the pararenal fat) which help to cushion it. In very rare cases, it is possible to have developed three kidneys.
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Angela's Just 70 Challenge - Her goals are to raise money for renal and transplant patient associations in Staffordshire. To purchase medical equipment for the Salma Dialysis Centre in Khartoum, Sudan and to promote organ donation amongst companies, groups, and faith communities.
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Bryan's Kidney Page - Personal page about the 5th anniversary of a young boy's kidney tranplant. Includes links to information on organ transplantation.
Centre for Kidney Research - Located at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, NSW Australia. Includes abstracts, projects, lectures, publications, links and contact details.
eMedicine Health - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of acute kidney failure and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
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eMedicine Health - Intravenous Pyelogram - Consumer health resource center providing information on this procedure which refers to a series of x-rays taken of the kidneys, the ureters, and the bladder.
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eMedicine Health: Kidney Transplant - Consumer health resource center providing information on the risks and benefits of kidney transplant.
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Genes Involved in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Nephrotic Syndrome - The Laboratory of Inherited Kidney Disease at the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital is conducting research to identify genes involved in the development of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and nephrotic syndrome.
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Glomerular diseases - Information and resources for rare diseases of the glomeruli in the kidneys, such as glomerulonephritis and glomerulosclerosis.
Meta Description: [ Information and resources for rare diseases of the glomeruli in the kidneys, such as glomerulonephritis and glomerulosclerosis. ]
Helpline for Kidney Diseases - A free site for patient education and guidance regarding ailments of kidney, prostate, and urinary disorders. Online self diagnosis or submission of the problem to multiple experts who can reply by e-mail.
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Kidcomm - A resource for parents who are living with childhood kidney diseases. Offers extensive information on many childhood kidney diseases including email support groups for parents and children dealing with these diseases.
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Kidney Advocacy - Brings together information on Atypical HUS and other chronic and end stage renal diseases. It provides education, support and resources for patients of all ages addressing financial and social issues plus links to supportive sites.
National Kidney Foundation of Southern California - Contains program information, online memorial donations, online KidneyCar donations, and brochure order forms.
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National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. - Describes the mission and services of this affiliate of the NKF. Serving most of Virginia and West Viriginia.
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Renal Info - Find details on kidney failure, including causes, symptoms, tests, ideas to help maintain health, and a comprehensive presentation of kidney disease treatment choices.
Renal Pathology Tutorial - A list of clinical presentations of glomerular diseases.
Run 4 Katie - London Marathon run to raise awareness and donations for Kidney Research UK.
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The Merck Manual - A description of nephritic syndrome with a look at its acute stage, the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, prognoses and treatment. Also includes crescentic glomerulonephritis and chronic nephritic syndrome.
The National Kidney Disease Education Program - Seeks to reduce morbidity and mortality from kidney disease by raising awareness on the seriousness of kidney disease, importance of testing people at risk and availability of treatment options.
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The Renal Fibrosis Lab - An Inserm laboratory in Toulouse (France) working on renal-fibrosis. Contains information about the research group and their research and information about renal fibrosis.
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