Archive for August 2019
UK kidney biobank study hits target
UK kidney biobank study hits target Angela Lumsdon 30 August 2019 We are delighted that our NURTuRE-CKD biobank project has hit our target of 3,000 people. NURTuRE is the first unique biobank for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) across England, Scotland and Wales. It will provide a vital resource for researchers…
Read MoreWorld Transplant Games place for Kidney Research UK employee
World Transplant Games place for Kidney Research UK employee Maria Thompson 19 August 2019 Kidney Research UK are keeping everything crossed for their employee who is taking part in the World Transplant Games in Newcastle this week. Patient involvement coordinator, Sarah Harwood, who lives in Peterborough, won her place on the darts team at the…
Read MoreOur scientists reveal how a faulty gene leads to kidney disease
Our scientists reveal how a faulty gene leads to kidney disease Dr Maria Tennant 15 August 2019 Research led by scientists at the University of Bristol and funded by us has today provided new insights into why a faulty gene involved in a devastating form of a kidney condition called nephrotic syndrome leads to disease…
Read MoreHuddersfield business picks Kidney Research UK as chosen charity
Huddersfield business picks Kidney Research UK as chosen charity 12 August 2019 Oliver Cahill, owner of Opus Property Maintenance in Huddersfield, spent years battling with kidney disease. Now, with much improved health and running a successful business, he has turned his passion into pounds by choosing Kidney Research UK as his chosen charity. “My kidney…
Read MoreYoung adults speak out about kidney disease
Young adults speak out about kidney disease 08 August 2019 A hard-hitting study has revealed the stark reality of being a young UK adult on renal replacement therapy. It highlights the many challenges faced by young people on dialysis and with a kidney transplant. And its findings have enabled the start of further research to…
Read MoreKidney charities join forces on diabetes conference
Kidney charities join forces on diabetes conference by Rosie Loft 08 August 2019 A series of presentations aiming to equip healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to spot chronic kidney disease (CKD) early will be given at a major conference later this year, thanks to a new partnership. The Kidney Charities Together (KCT) group…
Read More“I am doing it because I CAN” – why Nicky Clifford still fundraises 25 years post-transplant
“I am doing it because I CAN” – why Nicky Clifford still fundraises 25 years post-transplant by Sarah Williams 07 August 2019 Kidney transplant patient Nicky Clifford counts herself as very lucky. She has been married to Antony for 26 years, has two daughters born after her transplant, a beloved horse called Chester and family…
Read MorePatients and researchers come together at the British Transplant Games
Patients and researchers come together at the British Transplant Games by Sarah Harwood 06 August 2019 Hundreds of transplant patients took part in the 2019 Westfield Health British Transplant Games hosted in Newport, Wales this summer. Representatives from Kidney Research UK enjoyed four days of sport and conversation about patient experiences and research. The games…
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