Pediatric Kidney Disease

Higher rates of catheter use in children leading to higher infection rates
Growth related issues due to both the disease and treatment options
Increased risk for cardiovascular issues and hypertension
Damage to the development of other organs such as the liver and lungs
Noncompliance with treatments
Financial challenges for families
Psychosocial issues

Related Information

Reflections from 45 Years on Dialysis

Hannah Bracamonte2020-12-15T13:58:50-05:00May 2nd, 2020|Categories: Diagnosis of Kidney Disease, In-Center Hemodialysis, Pediatric Kidney Disease, The Kidney Citizen|Tags: Advocacy, Patient Perspective|

By Jack Reynolds, DPC Board Member I have survived on in-center hemodialysis for the last 45 years. I have also received Medicare for all those years to pay for most of my dialysis and other [...]

New Resources for Teens

Hannah Bracamonte2020-04-27T21:20:25-04:00March 2nd, 2020|Categories: Additional Resources, Diagnosis of Kidney Disease, eNews, Fact Sheet, Home Hemodialysis, Humor and Laughter, In-Center Hemodialysis, Kidney Transplant, Lifestyle, Medication, Nutrition, Pediatric Kidney Disease, Peritoneal Dialysis, Stress Management, Support, Symptoms|Tags: cystinosis|

These booklets were developed for tweens and teens who learn their kidneys are not working and they will need dialysis or a transplant. The booklets provide a brief overview of coping with kidney disease, being [...]

Survey: Seeking Advice from Parents of Children with Kidney Disease

Hannah Bracamonte2020-04-27T21:20:26-04:00January 25th, 2020|Categories: eNews, Hemodialysis, Medication, Mental Health, Pediatric Kidney Disease|

The DPC Education Center is developing an online program to serve as a resource for parents of children with kidney disease. In order for this program to be successful, we need the guidance of parents [...]

Childhood Chronic Disease: A Family Affair

Hannah Bracamonte2020-04-27T21:21:18-04:00June 7th, 2019|Categories: eNews, Fact Sheet, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Pediatric Kidney Disease, Stress Management, Support|

Here are the top 10 ways family members can be supportive when a child has a chronic condition.

Input Needed for Pediatric CKD Booklet

Hannah Bracamonte2020-04-27T21:21:19-04:00May 20th, 2019|Categories: About DPC Ed Center, eNews, Pediatric Kidney Disease|

The DPC Education Center is developing a pediatric booklet for tweens and teens about having kidney disease and its treatment. If you have been living with kidney disease since childhood or are a parent of [...]

Premature Birth Increases Kidney Disease Risk

Hannah Bracamonte2020-04-27T21:21:19-04:00May 16th, 2019|Categories: Diagnosis of Kidney Disease, eNews, Pediatric Kidney Disease|

Researchers analyzed over four million singleton live births in Sweden during 1973-2014 and found the risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) was doubled among births before 37 weeks of gestation and tripled among births before [...]