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Enfermedad Renal y los Hispanos (Kidney Disease Strikes Hispanic Americans). Rockville, MD: American Kidney Fund. 2006. 4 p.

This Spanish language brochure helps Hispanic/Latino readers understand their risks for kidney disease and how to reduce that risk. Part of a new program from the American Kidney Fund (AKF) called MIKE (Minority Intervention and Kidney Education), the brochure explains the increased incidence of both diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) in Hispanics/Latinos and how these conditions add to the risk for kidney disease. The brochure outlines the symptoms of these conditions, diagnostic tests used to confirm diabetes or hypertension, the problem of early chronic kidney disease (CKD), and how to prevent kidney disease. Preventive strategies outlined include eating a healthy, low-fat diet; reducing the amount of over-the-counter pain medications used; seeing a health care provider regularly; taking any prescribed blood pressure medications; managing diabetes; becoming aware of family medical history; and considering a low-protein diet to slow the progression of any diagnosed CKD. A final section describes the goals and activities of the MIKE program; readers are referred to www.MikeHelps.org for more information. The brochure is illustrated with black-and-white photographs of people undertaking a variety of activities. 2 figures.

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Lo que se Debe Saber Sobre la Enfermedad Renal [Facts About Kidney Disease]. Rockville, MD: American Kidney Fund. 2005. 8 p.

This Spanish language brochure provides basic information about kidney disease. Topics include the anatomy and physiology of kidneys, common kidney diseases, risks for kidney disease, the symptoms of kidney disease, diagnostic tests used to confirm kidney disease, treatments for kidney failure, and prevention of kidney disease. Kidney diseases discussed include chronic kidney disease (CKD), which can occur from many different causes, kidney stones, polycystic kidney disease (PKD), kidney infections (pyelonephritis), simple kidney cysts, kidney cancer, and the nephritic syndrome. Diagnostic tests described include glomerular filtration rate (GFR), urine tests, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose testing, kidney biopsy, and imaging tests (CT, MRI). Treatment options include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Readers are encouraged to contact the American Kidney Fund (AKF) HelpLine (800–638–8299 or HelpLine@kidneyfund.org). The brochure is illustrated with black-and-white photographs. 5 figures.

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