Archive for March 2018
The World Kidney Day buzz
Did you catch the World Kidney Day buzz? Kidney patients, their families and friends, and health professionals pulled out the stops on 8 March to put the spotlight on kidney disease. Kidney Research UK’s campaign highlighting the achievements and daily struggles of women with kidney disease saw #mykidneyheroine nominations all over social media. Popular charity…
Read MoreNew research sheds light on kidney scarring
Kidney Research UK funded scientists have identified a key culprit in the onset of kidney disease – nano-sized ‘shuttles’ which transport a damaging enzyme outside of the kidney cells in order for it to begin the scarring process on the surface.
Read MoreSalt report calls for better labelling
Action for Salt campaigners are now calling for compulsory salt warnings on Chinese takeaways and ready meals.
Read More“I won’t let kidney disease define me or stop me achieving my dreams”
“I won’t let kidney disease define me or stop me achieving my dreams” by Maddy Warren – Kidney Patient Advocate 14 March 2018 On World Kidney Day 2018, Maddy Warren (Talent and Diversity Consultant, Entrepreneur, Kidney Patient Advocate, TEDx Speaker and Skydiver) talked about the impact kidney disease has had on her life and why…
Read MoreMum who has undergone four transplants thanks doctors for saving her life
To mark World Kidney Day (March 8) a mother-of-two has told how she battled kidney disease after undergoing four kidney transplants including two from her parents. Michelle Barber has thanked the team of renal experts at Hull Royal Infirmary who have spent 24 years saving her life. Michelle, 37, underwent her first of four kidney…
Read MoreOur response to the organ donation consultation
Kidney Research UK has responded to the organ donation consultation, as Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt emphasises the importance of families having conversations about their wishes.
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