Matilda Ruane Needs A Kidney

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/21-month-old-baby-girl-tampa-need-kidney-transplant/67-60b4053d-9628-475e-997f-1640b681ee58 TAMPA, Fla. — Matilda Ruane, a 21-month-old baby girl, is in need of a kidney transplant. Her mom says she was born with End-Stage Renal Disease. “Within 24 hours of her being born we were told her kidneys didn’t  work and she would need to start on dialysis,” her mom, Molly, said. Brian Martindale […]

Childhood Kidney Disease – An Overview

Childhood kidney disease, also known as pediatric nephrology, refers to any disorder or dysfunction of the kidneys in children. The kidneys are a vital organ in the body, responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and regulating electrolyte balance. When these organs are not functioning properly, it can lead to a host of health […]

Pediatric Glomerular Kidney Disease

Glomerular Kidney Disease (Pediatric)   Pediatric Glomerular Diseases include diseases such as   Nephrotic Syndrome Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Minimal Change Disease IgM Nephropathy IgA Nephropathy C3 Glomerulopathy Membranous Nephropathy   These diseases may cause the kidneys to leak excess protein and  blood in the urine, high blood pressure, and may lead to loss of […]