Medical

This area of the site provides an explanation of the way kidneys work and the impact that Chronic Kidney disease has on them. The sections addresses:

• Kidney basics: a description of the way kidneys work
• Kidney disease, its impact and causes
• Treatments including haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation and conservative care
• Medical Glossary - defining renal terms used in medical articles and by doctors
• Doctor's corner covering topical issues from the medical team at St George's
• Research outlines work happening at the hospital, within the UK and Globally.