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What is kidney disease?
	Chronic kidney failure occurs with long-term kidney disease, resulting in a gradual decline in kidney function over time. One in three people are at risk of developing the condition. » Read more about chronic kidney disease.
3D animation on dialysis
	Haemodialysis does the work of damaged kidneys by using an artificial kidney machine to filter blood. It can be used as ongoing treatment until the kidneys resume their normal function or a kidney is transplanted. » Watch an animation about dialysis.
Nutrition tips for dialysis patients
	People on dialysis have a limited ability to cope with excess fluid and other metabolic wastes. It is therefore vital that special consideration be given to the nutrient content of the food they eat. » Read more about nutrition in dialysis patients.

Lupus and the kidneys
	Lupus nephritis is a disease affecting the kidneys. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a systemic autoimmune disorder, causes significant kidney disease, primarily affecting the glomerulus. » Find out more about lupus nephritis.
Lupus and the immune system
	Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that can affect many organ systems within the body. It is associated with a distinctive rash and joint pain, and causes problems in the brain and kidneys. » Find out more about systemic lupus erythematosus.
3D animation on lupus
	Normally, the body’s immune system makes antibodies to protect it from illness. In lupus, the autoimmune system mistakenly attacks healthy body cells. » Watch an animation about lupus.