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Globally the rate of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing; recently the rate has jumped from one in every 10 adults to about one in every 7 to 8. CKD results when a patient suffers from a decline in kidney function that can eventually end in total kidney failure. When the kidneys stop functioning properly, they cannot produce erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone that helps the body produce red blood cells. When there are not enough red blood cells in the body, anemia results. Thus, CKD and anemia often go hand-in-hand.
This website will take you deep inside the human body as we explore the intimate relationship between these diseases and how they affect the body's overall health. The imagery featured on this site is a culmination of decades of efforts to harness and enhance the most advanced medical imaging technologies available. The impressive visualizations may look like the computer-generated graphics used in movies and video games. But, in fact, the images on this site feature real human data – real cells, vessels, tissues and organs.
So come, join us as we take an unparalleled cells-eye view of the body and learn about chronic kidney disease and anemia. If you happen to suffer from CKD and anemia, this website may help further your knowledge of these diseases and introduce you to the types of tests and treatment options available. If you are healthy or may be at risk for CKD and anemia, this website may offer insight to help you decrease your chances of acquiring or developing these diseases.
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