New Publications

Urine Blockage in Newborns
Hypdronephrosis—a swelling of the kidneys due to urine blockage—occurs in about one out of every 500 pregnancies. The Urine Blockage in Newborns fact sheet gives an overview of how this condition develops and how it is most often treated.

The 8-page publication details the different types of urine blockage, including vesicoureteral reflux—where urine flows back into the kidneys—and bladder outlet obstructions. The conditions can be diagnosed before delivery through ultrasound, amniocentesis, or chorionic villus sampling. After delivery, health professionals may use ultrasound or other imaging technologies.

Treatment for urine blockage depends on the cause and severity. The fact sheet details different strategies for handling urine blockages after birth.

What I need to know about Erection Problems
Erection problems negatively affect quality of life and sexual satisfaction. They can also serve as an early warning sign of serious health issues, including diabetes and high blood pressure. The basis for erection problems, details about medications, devices, and lifestyle changes that can help treat the condition are detailed in the newly available What I need to know about Erection Problems.

An estimated one in five men suffer from erectile dysfunction, suggesting a large need for the 24-page booklet. It is written at a 4th- to 6th-grade reading level and includes illustrations and ways to find a doctor or counselor.

Nutrition Fact Sheets for Chronic Kidney Disease

Nutrition is a key element in the management of chronic kidney disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million people in the United States, as proper diet can lessen or even reverse progression of the disease. With three new fact sheets, the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers a detailed patient guide for improved health.

Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults
Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults provides readers basic information about the link between kidney disease and diet-related conditions, including diabetes and high blood pressure.

Nutrition for Later Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults
Nutrition for Later Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults offers a more comprehensive analysis of different food types and ingredients and explains how these foods impact the kidneys.

Nutrition in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease
Nutrition in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease gives basic information about diets designed for children with kidney disease and offers even the youngest patients advice about the best dietary interventions to maintain their health.

NIH Publication No. 06–4531
July 2006