Archive for December 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…
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