Archive for 2019
Why you should share your research stories
Why you should share your research stories 24 December 2019 There’s a whole lot more to sharing your research than just putting it out there through the traditional journal-publishing approach. Everyone obviously loves the peer review process, the costs, the time, the comments from reviewer #3! But it’s definitely worth considering other ways of getting…
Read MoreA lifesaving gift is on the Christmas list of thousands of people this year
A lifesaving gift is on the Christmas list of thousands of people this year 05 December 2019 More than 6,000 people are facing Christmas on the waiting list for an organ transplant, with 90% waiting for a kidney. Families are being urged to share their organ donation decision this festive season so that their loved…
Read MoreNew podcast out now – Keep it Renal
New podcast out now – Keep it Renal 04 December 2019 Get ready to hear from patients, clinicians and even science celebrities, in the brand-new podcast for all things kidney, Keep it Renal! We are delighted to have supported kidney scientist Dr Carl May, who has just launched a brand new podcast, Keep it Renal,…
Read MoreFixing leaky kidneys
Fixing leaky kidneys 03 December 2019 Kidneys damaged by diabetes can start to leak out protein, and this can lead to kidney failure. But interesting new research shows that it might be possible to plug those leaks before they cause too much damage. For people with diabetes, the chances of also developing kidney disease are relatively high. In fact, people with diabetes are five times…
Read MoreAdvent Procession provides a poignant moment for Kidney Research UK
Advent Procession provides a poignant moment for Kidney Research UK 02 December 2019 A 500-strong congregation marked the beginning of the festive season and the special relationship between Kidney Research UK and Peterborough Cathedral with the annual Advent Procession yesterday. The cathedral choir brought beautiful music to the candlelit service, and readings were given by…
Read MoreKidney Research UK joins thousands for Sikh celebration
Kidney Research UK joins thousands for Sikh celebration 25 November 2019 Our work to raise awareness of kidney disease and organ donation within communities most affected, was showcased to thousands at a Sikh celebration in Gravesend recently. Thousands of people attended the event to mark the 550th birth of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru…
Read MoreA pivotal result for people on dialysis
A pivotal result for people on dialysis In 2019, our ‘PIVOTAL’ study concluded, publishing evidence around the safest way to treat anaemia in dialysis patients. We were delighted to have delivered one of the largest renal clinical trials to have taken place in the UK. Anaemia is a common problem in dialysis, for which patients…
Read MoreA £2.50 blood test could better predict risk of kidney and heart disease
A £2.50 blood test could better predict risk of kidney and heart disease 19 November 2019 Dr Jennifer Lees Dr Jennifer Lees at the University of Glasgow, along with other researchers, have come up with a blood test to better measure the risk of both kidney and heart disease than what doctors use at the…
Read MoreLocal dignatories visit charity to learn more about kidney disease
Local dignatories visit charity to learn more about kidney disease 18 November 2019 We were delighted to welcome the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Peterborough to our head office at Lynch Wood, Peterborough last week. Councillor Gul Nawaz and Councillor Diane Lamb visited our offices to meet members of staff and to find out more…
Read MoreGenes may help to explain why kidney stones come back
Genes may help to explain why kidney stones come back 15 November 2019 New research published today and co-funded by us has revealed 20 genetic areas linked to kidney stone disease, seven of which have never been linked to the condition before. As well pinning down which genetic areas are linked to kidney stones ,…
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