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A garage full of plates and cake stands

One Kidney Research UK supporter, Jeanette Wild, has brought cakes and pastries into the realm of the highly desirable shabby chic.

26 October 2016 12:13:00

'Deemed consent' increases kidney transplants in Wales

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Changes to the laws governing organ donation consent have led to an increase in the number of kidney transplants taking place, according to a new report from the Welsh Government.

20 October 2016 14:26:00

UK renal regenerative medicine - a new step forward

On Tuesday 4 October, some 35 clinicians, scientists, researchers and patients came together to begin a new collaborative journey in the field of renal regenerative medicine in the UK.

19 October 2016 14:36:00

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