Existing drug may prevent a leading cause of kidney failure in children

New results, from researchers at the University of Bristol, suggest that early treatment with the drug eculizumab might prevent life-threatening kidney damage and death in some children.

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Charlie transformed into a doll as part of child transplant campaign

1 December 2023

New lease of life for patients thanks to Kidney Beam

29 November 2023

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Celebrity support for The Book of Nuggets set to drive charity fundraising

29 November 2023

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Children’s book creator inspired by own kidney journey

24 November 2023

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Why Alan is ‘walking all over’ kidney disease

23 November 2023

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Kidney care for kids: a World Children’s Day conversation with Dr Louise Oni

17 November 2023

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Charity welcomes potentially life-saving treatment

17 November 2023

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Patient experts help gain NICE approval for new IgA nephropathy treatment

14 November 2023

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Kidney disease and diabetes

14 November 2023

New trustee appointments at charity Kidney Research UK

9 November 2023

Proud reflections after six years as trustee

8 November 2023

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Trustee with a golden heart

6 November 2023

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Husband and wife to share kidney transplant joy at Peterborough charity walk

3 November 2023

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New book to help children facing kidney transplant

2 November 2023

Man in a hospital bed, with a red blanket on him, receiving dialysis treatment

Patient reflections on wearable dialysis research

1 November 2023

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Catching up with… Miranda Scanlon

23 October 2023

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The adventurer who confronted his fears to raise awareness of Alport syndrome

18 October 2023

Harvey Singh with his mum Karen holding a giant organ donation card

Mum says it’s vital those from ethnic minority backgrounds consider organ donation.

22 September 2023

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Meet the Hartlepool child who’s named her new kidney George

19 September 2023

Covid-19 autumn vaccine programme

13 September 2023

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NURTuRE Showcase 2023: driving progress through collaboration

30 November 2023

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Do chemical changes to kidney DNA cause diabetic kidney disease?

29 November 2023

Exploring rare kidney diseases: insights from the world’s largest registry – RaDaR

21 November 2023

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Kidney transplantation in older adults: new research highlights need for social support

20 November 2023

Charity welcomes potentially life-saving treatment

17 November 2023

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New study confirms Kidney Beam physical activity digital health programme improves mental health and self-management in kidney patients

14 November 2023

Kidney disease and diabetes

14 November 2023

Research offers hope of new treatments for children with inherited kidney problems

7 November 2023

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New research explains link between body shape and risk of developing kidney stones

30 October 2023

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Saving lives in honour of a much-loved matriarch

25 October 2023

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