Nephrology Web Links
A collection of websites for consumers and professionals related to the renal disease.
GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) Calculator
A National Kidney Foundation (US) interactive web-based tool to calculate glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Results given in the following equations: CKD-EPI creatinine equation (2009), CKD-EPI creatinine-cystatin equation (2012), CKD-EPI cystatin C equation (2012) and the MDRD study equation.
2022-04-11 – Calculations/algorithm
Dining Out With Confidence - on Dialysis
This National Kidney Foundation fact sheet provides suggestions for dining out for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are on dialysis and have sodium, potassium, phosphorus or protein restricted diets.
2022-04-20 –
Handout
Kidney Disease – Diabetes Canada
An overview of kidney disease caused by diabetes from Diabetes Canada. Covers the effects of kidney disease, prevention, treatment and screening tests.
2020-02-06 –
Topic Overview
The KinD Report (Kidneys in Diabetes)
This professional report, prepared for Kidney Health Australia, describes epidemiological trends in diabetic kidney disease and associated health care costs.
2016-07-07 –
Research Report/Paper
Nutrition Assessment Tools
This PEN® tool for professionals lists validated nutrition assessment tools for assessing malnutrition and diet quality in adults.
2023-12-05 –
Evaluation/Assessment Tool