Kidneys & Urinary Tract

American Association of Kidney Patients
Their purpose is to help patients and their families cope with the emotional, physical and social impact of kidney failure. Offers online educational resources.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Division of the National Institutes of Health that conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. Particularly useful is the link to Health Information & Education Programs.

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
(from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) -- This agency will respond to inquiries about kidney and urologic diseases. Also provides several publications free of charge.

Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation
The only organization devoted to PKD. Contains a wealth of information about the disease.