Archive for July 2018
Government campaign focusing on the shortage of organ donors from minority ethnic groups
The parents of a three-year-old boy who saved the lives of two children through organ donation are urging more black, Asian and ethnic minority families to support donation.
Read MoreBe Clear on Cancer campaign urges public to check urine for blood
Only 16 per cent of those most at risk of bladder and kidney cancer check for vital signs of blood in wee as new campaign encourages public to ‘look before they flush’.
Read MoreRoyal Derby Hospital leads the way with kidney charity’s research project
Kidney Research UK’s biggest project, to create a bank of patient samples that may help unlock some of the mysteries surrounding kidney disease, is gathering pace.
Read MoreSteady progress in kidney transplant wait
Kidney Research UK welcomes the news that the number of patients registered on the kidney transplant list this year has fallen four per cent from 5,233 to 5,033.
Read MoreTransplant anniversary brothers thank the NHS at 70
Paschal Power donated his kidney to his brother, Liam, 25 years ago and says neither of them would be here today were it not for NHS staff.
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