Archive for June 2019
Kayla’s amazing fundraising hair chop
Kayla’s amazing fundraising hair chop by Sarah Williams 25 June 2019 Six-year old Kayla Brass has had her long hair cut off to raise money for Kidney Research UK, and in memory of her grandad. Her hair cut was one of the highlights at a fundraising spring fair organised by Kayla’s mum, Jess, on the…
Read MoreNew drug compound could tackle major life-limiting kidney disease ADPKD
New drug compound could tackle major life-limiting kidney disease ADPKD by Rosie Loft 21 June 2019 Scientists from the University of Sheffield and the USA are developing a new class of drugs to treat autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), which is a major cause of kidney failure. Over the last 12 years the Sheffield…
Read MoreKidney Research UK’s first charity golf day proves to be champion event
Kidney Research UK’s first charity golf day proves to be champion event by Sarah Williams 20 June 2019 Woburn Abbey championship golf course has provided a stunning backdrop to Kidney Research UK’s first ever charity golf day. With 68 players forming 17 teams, and the prestigious Marquess’ Course in tip top condition ahead of the…
Read MoreKidney Research UK welcomes new organ donation fatwa
Kidney Research UK welcomes new organ donation fatwa by Rosie Loft 19 June 2019 Greater clarity on issues surrounding organ donation has been brought to the Muslim community, after a leading UK-based Muslim scholar has published a new fatwa (religious guidance) on the subject. This follows several years’ of work supported by NHS Blood and…
Read MoreDiabetic drug trial follow-on results reveal promising outcomes for diabetic kidney patients
Diabetic drug trial follow-on results reveal promising outcomes for diabetic kidney patients by Maria Thompson 19 June 2019 Further findings from a landmark trial studying a new treatment for people with both Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) have been revealed. Further analysis of data from the phase 3 CREDENCE clinical trial shows…
Read MoreResearchers call for international collaboration to prevent kidney injury caused by plant-based drugs or food
Researchers call for international collaboration to prevent kidney injury caused by plant-based drugs or food by Maria Thompson 17 June 2019 Researchers at King’s College London are calling for scientists and doctors across the world to work together to prevent kidney injury caused by botanicals – which are drugs or food made from plants. Published…
Read MoreStage four kidney disease patient runs half marathon raising thousands for research
Stage four kidney disease patient runs half marathon raising thousands for research by Maria Thompson 13 June 2019 Running 13.1 miles for charity is a fantastic achievement, but to do it when you are nearing end stage kidney disease, now that’s something to shout about. Father of two Andy Jones did just that only this…
Read MoreCardiovascular, metabolic and kidney disease: Cross-cutting science and best practice
Cardiovascular, metabolic and kidney disease: Cross-cutting science and best practice at the Royal College of Physicians, London Monday 1 July Kidney Research UK, the Renal Association, NIHR and the Royal College of Physicians have jointly developed an exciting one-day conference taking place on 1 July at the Royal College of Physicians in London. aim is…
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