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Resource list of statistics on blood diseases and disorders in the United States. Hematologic diseases affect millions of Americans. Learn more from the NIDDK.

Obtenga información sobre cómo prepararse y vivir con insuficiencia renal, opciones de tratamiento: diálisis en la casa o en un centro, trasplante de riñón o tratamiento conservador.

Provides information on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and NHPP's use of human growth hormones.

Overview of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1), an inherited disorder that causes tumors to develop in two or more endocrine glands.

Discusses causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of pancreatitis. Reviews treatment including eating, diet, and nutrition. Provides information on clinical trials.

Complications, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of medullary sponge kidney, a birth defect inside a fetus' kidneys.

Overview of inguinal hernias, in which contents of the abdomen bulge through a weak area in the lower abdominal wall, and diagnosis and treatment of hernias.

Overview of immunoglobulin A vasculitis, also called Henoch-Schönlein purpura, a disease that causes small blood vessels to become inflamed and leak.

Overview of nephrotic syndrome, a set of conditions that can develop when the kidneys are not working properly.

Learn how to protect your kidneys while taking blood pressure medicines. Work with your pharmacist, be careful with OTC medicines, and plan ahead for illnesses.