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WebUNC Nephrology was recently designated as an Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) Center of Excellence (COE) by the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) …

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Kidney Health Library UNC Kidney Center

WebAdministrative Office. UNC Kidney Center 7024 Burnett-Womack / CB # 7155 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7155 Phone: (919) 966-2561 View Faculty & Staff Directory

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Nutrition and Kidney Disease UNC Kidney Center

WebNutrition and Kidney Disease. If you are a kidney patient, you have most likely had a conversation with your doctor about your diet. You might have been instructed to follow a …

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Chronic Kidney Disease UNC Kidney Center

WebKidney disease results from damage to the nephrons, which are the tiny structures inside your kidneys that filter blood. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) develops when the kidneys …

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Minimal Change Disease UNC Kidney Center

WebMinimal Change Disease (MCD for short) is a kidney disease in which large amounts of protein is lost in the urine. It is one of the most common causes of the Nephrotic Syndrome (see below) worldwide. The kidneys normally …

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Glomerular Disease UNC Kidney Center

WebAdministrative Office. UNC Kidney Center 7024 Burnett-Womack / CB # 7155 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7155 Phone: (919) 966-2561 View Faculty & Staff Directory

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Anti-GBM Disease UNC Kidney Center

WebAnti-Glomerular Basement Membrane disease (anti-GBM disease) is a disease that occurs as a result of injury to small blood vessels (capillaries) in the kidneys and/or lungs. Autoantibodies are antibodies directed toward …

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Membranous Nephropathy UNC Kidney Center

WebMembranous Nephropathy (MN) is a kidney disease that affects the filters ( glomeruli) of the kidney and can cause protein in the urine, as well as decreased kidney function and swelling. It can sometimes be called …

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Genetics & Kidney Disease UNC Kidney Center

WebAdministrative Office. UNC Kidney Center 7024 Burnett-Womack / CB # 7155 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7155 Phone: (919) 966-2561 View Faculty & Staff Directory

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Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) UNC Kidney Center

WebThrombotic Microangiopathy (often known simply as TMA) is a rare but serious medical disease. It is a pattern of damage that can occur in the smallest blood vessels inside many of your body’s vital organs – most …

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IgA Nephropathy UNC Kidney Center

WebIgA Nephropathy is a relatively common kidney disease. It affects millions of people worldwide. It is a disease that affects the filters, or glomeruli, of the kidneys. IgA is …

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Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) UNC Kidney Center

WebThis becomes your urine. When these filters are damaged they become scarred. They are no longer able to filter blood appropriately. This is called “glomerulosclerosis”. The word …

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Light Chain Deposition Disease UNC Kidney Center

WebDeposition of light chains in the heart muscle is seen in about 80% of patients with this disease, and symptoms related to the heart muscle damage can be more prominent than …

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Dialysis Vascular Access UNC Kidney Center

WebThis work was supported by National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant R21DK116115 as well as an …

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Diabetes UNC Kidney Center

WebDiabetes (or Diabetes Mellitus) is a condition in which the body cannot turn the sugars you eat into useful energy. These sugars are called carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are turned …

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Lupus UNC Kidney Center

WebLupus is a long term condition where a person’s body forms antibodies against different parts of itself. Lupus may cause the body to attack the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, …

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IgA Vasculitis (Formerly Henoch-Schönlein Purpura or HSP)

WebIn the kidney, IgA vasculitis (Henoch Schönlein purpura) is characterized by IgA deposits in a part of the glomerulus where blood is filtered. These deposits can be seen under a …

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ANCA Vasculitis UNC Kidney Center

WebANCA vasculitis is a type of autoimmune disease that causes vasculitis. ANCA stands for Anti-Neutrophilic Cytoplasmic Autoantibody. All of these terms will be explained here, …

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Kidney Awareness Month: Patient-Centered Care Strengthened by

WebAdvancing Kidney Care and Health in North Carolina. Consistent with UNC Health’s mission to improve North Carolinians’ health in the 21 st century, the Division is …

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My Dialysis Plan UNC Kidney Center

WebMy Dialysis Plan. Developed in collaboration with patients, clinic personnel, and medical providers, My Dialysis Plan is designed to align dialysis care with patient-identified …

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Corticosteroids (methylprednisolone, prednisone) UNC Kidney …

WebDrug Interactions. Corticosteroid increases the risk of cyclosporine toxicities by increasing drug levels: kidney dysfunction, gall bladder disease, tingling sensations, high blood …

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