American Urological Association:
Strives to promote the highest standards of urological clinical care
through education, research and in the formulation of health care
policy.
http://www.auanet.org
Centre for Kidney Research:
Located at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, NSW Australia.
Includes abstracts, projects, lectures, publications, links and
contact details.
http://www.kidney-research.org
National Bladder Foundation:
Research to cure bladder disease. Information about the foundation
as well as bladder disease descriptions. Research news and a mailing
list.
http://www.bladder.org/
Urinary Problems in Women:
FAQs about voiding pain and difficulties, blood in urine, frequent
urinary tract infections, nighttime urinary urgency and incontinence
and the influence of fibroids and endometriosis on urinary function.
http://www.wdxcyber.com/mincont.htm
Laparoscopy and Urology.:
Deals with almost every aspect, all under one roof. A section for
surgeons and lay persons.
http://www.geocities.com/laparoscopicurology
Health4Her - Atonic Bladder:
Brief information, including the causes, risk factors, life style
changes and supplements.
http://www.health4her.com/library/concerns/atonic_bladder.cfm
Kidney Dictionary Index:
From NIDDK, a list of words that are often used in talking or
writing about kidney diseases.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/pubs/kudict/kudict.htm
Health4Her - Cystitis:
Provides a definition of bladder infection and gives links to other
health related disease. Includes helpful dietary changes and
supplement suggestions.
http://www.health4her.com/library/concerns/bladder_infection.cfm
Your Medicines and Bladder Control:
An article from NIDDK with some useful tips.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/uibcw/medicine/medicine.htm
Your Body's Design for Bladder Control:
From the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information
Clearinghouse, an article with images to help understand how the
whole system works.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/uibcw/design/design.htm
Your Urinary System and How It Works:
From NIDDK a look at how it works, the causes of problems, detection
of problems, some of the disorders, where to go for help and further
resources.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/pubs/yrurinar/index.htm
Daily Bladder Diary:
For print out on a printer, a form for patients to note liquid
intake, trips to the bathroom, urine leaks, and other details that
may help explain incontinence.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/uibcw/diary/diary.htm
Natural Health Link:
Detailed information on Bladder and Urinary Tract Infection, the
symptoms, treatment and diet changes that may be helpful.
http://www.naturalhealthlink.com/ReferenceLibrary/healthnotes.asp?ArticleID=140&type=1
Genes Involved in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Nephrotic
Syndrome:
The Laboratory of Inherited Kidney Disease at the Harvard Medical
School and Brigham and Women's Hospital is conducting research to
identify genes involved in the development of focal segmental
glomerulosclerosis and nephrotic syndrome.
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/patient/researchGroupDetails.asp?dept_id=38&res_group_id=7681&rso_abbrev=bwh
Pyelonephritis Hub:
Links to information and resources.
http://www.knowdeep.org/pyelonephritis
UROlog:
Provides urological information for urologists, general
practitioners, and non-professionals. By Abbott Laboratories.
http://www.urolog.nl
Bladder Disorders:
An overview of bladder problems, including infections, cancer,
atonic bladder, interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder (OAB), and
prolapse.
http://www.bladder-disorders.com
Medicine Net: Focus on Urological Disorders:
Offers medical information, doctor produced, written for patients
experiencing disorders such as urinary tract infections, and
overactive bladder. Includes procedures, tests, and medications.
http://www.focusonurology.com
AllExperts Nephrology Q&A:
Experts volunteer to answer questions related to kidney disease.
http://www.allexperts.com/getExpert.asp?Category=975
OHSU Health -- Urology:
Overview, symptom and treatment information about urology health
topics from Oregon Health and Sciences University.
http://www.ohsuhealth.com/urology
UrologyHealth.org:
The American Urological Association's online patient information
resource written and reviewed by urology experts.
http://www.urologyhealth.org
The Bartter Site:
Provides information about the rare kidney diseases Bartter's and
Gitelman's Syndromes. Links to support group for patients and email
list for doctors.
http://www.barttersite.com/
Helpline for Kidney Diseases:
A free site for patient education and guidance regarding ailments of
kidney, prostate, and urinary disorders. Online self diagnosis or
submission of the problem to multiple experts who can reply by
e-mail.
http://www.geocities.com/urologyhelpline
