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The kidneys are complicated organs that have numerous biological roles. Their primary role is to maintain the homeostatic balance of bodily fluids by filtering and secreting metabolites and minerals from the blood and excreting them, along with water, as urine. They are important regulators of blood pressure, glucose metabolism, and erythropoiesis. In humans, the kidneys are located in the posterior part of the abdominal cavity....read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• -- Symptoms of kidney problems include itching, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting and a change in urination habits.¹
• -- When kidneys fail, treatment options include dialysis or kidney transplant.²
• -- A person can live with only one kidney.

5 Great Resources on Kidney

• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Your Kidneys and How They Work
• HowStuffWorks: How Your Kidneys Work
• National Kidney Foundation (NKF): A to Z Health Guide
• AJKD: American Journal of Kidney Diseases
• American Cancer Society: What Is Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)?

5 Latest Headlines on Kidney

• More Kidney News from Topix

What is the Anatomy of the Kidney?

• InnerBody: Kidney Anatomy
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Kidney Anatomy
• Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results: Anatomy of the Kidney and Ureter

What is the Histology of the Kidney?

• Southern Illinois University School of Medicine: Histology Study Guide: Kidney and Urinary Tract
• YouTube: Shotgun Histology Kidney
• Gamewood: Renal Pathology Tutorial

What is the Physiology and Function of the Kidney?

• Wikipedia: Kidney: Functions
• NKF: How Your Kidneys Work: Where Are The Kidneys and How Do They Function?
• Prof. Johan Koeslag: Kidney Physiology in a Nutshell

Selected Conditions and Disorders Affecting the Kidney

• Kidney Disease
• Kidney Infection
• Kidney Failure
• Kidney Cancer
• Wilms Tumor
• Kidney Stones

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Kidney

• Google Groups: Good Nutrition for Kidneys
• Health and Fitness: Disorders of the Kidneys
• HealthBoards: Kidney Stones or What?!?!

Foundations and Support Groups on Kidney

• NKF: National Kidney Foundation
• NCI: National Cancer Institute: Kidney Cancer
• AAKP: American Association of Kidney Patients

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Kidney

• Google Scholar: List of Articles Relating to the Kidneys
• JAMA: Archive of Kidney Related Articles
• PubMed Central: Listing of Kidney Related Articles

Clinical Trials on Kidney

• CenterWatch: List of Clinical Trials Involving the Kidneys
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials Involving the Kidneys

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): Your Kidneys and How They Work: What Are The Signs of Kidney Disease?
2. ↑ NIDDK: Your Kidneys and How They Work: What Happens If My Kidneys Fail Completely?

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