Chapter 40 Web Sites

The National Kidney Foundation

General information on kidney functions, fluid balance in body, and illustrations of urinary tract organs.

Urology Page

Functioning of urological system explained in easy to understand way and with dry sense of humor.

Answers to Commonly Asked Transplant Questions

You may be required to assume a special diet and exercise routine and begin a new course of medications. Since the brain is not functioning, brain dead individuals require life support systems to maintain their digestive, respiratory, excretory, and other bodily functions.

TransWeb: All About Transplantation and Donation

TransWeb-Transplantation and Donation News for both doctors and transplant patients, alike. The latest medical research, and links to other transplant resources on the Web. This address is not itself a scientific paper or even an article, but it has many interesting and pertinent addresses providing information involving organ donation.

Urinary Tract Infection in Women

Urinary Tract Infection is the result of bacteria that multiply and spread from the rectum to the urethra and to the bladder or kidneys. Urinary Tract Infection is more common in women than in men because the urethra is shorter, making it easy for bacteria to spread.

Urinary Tract Infection In Men

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an overgrowth of bacteria in the urethra (a small tube that drains urine from the bladder), bladder, or kidneys. Urinary Tract Infection is less common in men than in women because the urethra is longer, making it difficult for bacteria to ascent the urinary tract.