Archive for December 2017
NHS England device to detect chronic kidney disease
A device to detect Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is among NHS England’s latest innovations which promise to save lives and improve treatment
Read MoreAre you joining the good stuff giving on Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is held on 28 November each year. It’s a day that gives us all a great opportunity to do good stuff for charity.
Read MoreWhat a difference a year makes – an end of year reflection
What a difference a year makes – an end of year reflection by Sandra Currie – CEO Kidney Research UK 22 December 2017 As we approach the end of the year, I have been reflecting on the many things we have celebrated during 2017. We have funded more research than ever before and taken forward…
Read MoreThis Christmas I hope I find a kidney instead of coal under the tree
This Christmas I hope I find a kidney instead of coal under the tree by Brett Dowds 19 December 2017 Being a kidney patient on dialysis at Christmas can be really hard. It can be far more difficult and far more emotional than being on dialysis at other times during the year. Many dialysis patients…
Read MoreChristmas cheer
Christmas is on its way and with it comes the usual indulgence in festive food and drink. People with kidney disease sometimes need to follow certain dietary and fluid restrictions and it is important to take these into account over Christmas.
Read MoreHave your say on organ donation in England and Northern Ireland
Families in England and Northern Ireland are being encouraged to talk about organ donation with relatives, as two public consultations on plans to change the approach in both countries are launched.
Read MoreResearcher recognised for work into renal health inequalities
Researcher Dr Pippa Bailey has been bestowed the prestigious Raine award in recognition of her work addressing inequalities within renal medicine.
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