Archive for June 2020
Young family fighting to improve prospects for other babies
Young family fighting to improve prospects for other babies 23 June 2020 A bubbly baby who will need a life-saving kidney transplant once he is old enough, became one of our youngest fund raisers by doing 26 high fives as part of the national 2.6 challenge. Little Roman Harding, (nine months), raised a massive £710…
Read MoreScientists discover brain chemical neuropeptide Y plays crucial role in the kidney
Scientists discover brain chemical neuropeptide Y plays crucial role in the kidney 22 June 2020 Scientists at Bristol University have found a neurotransmitter, usually seen in the brain, could help control kidney function and ‘block’ the loss of protein that occurs in kidney disease. What is albuminuria? When kidneys are healthy, they are amazing filters that get rid of all the waste products in…
Read MoreFlexibility needed to reopen transplants amid shocking statistics
Flexibility needed to reopen transplants amid shocking statistics 22 June 2020 There have been 555 fewer kidney transplants so far this year, due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to estimates by NHS Blood and Transplant. The enormous slow down is largely due to many transplant centres closing to avoid exposing vulnerable patients to the risk of infection, as…
Read MoreKeeping research going
Keeping research going 15 June 2020 The world is a very different place than it was a few months ago. Our lives are constantly changing, and this has naturally impacted those working in kidney research. Most labs in the UK are temporarily closed and many of our patient-led studies have paused in line with government…
Read MoreGrandfather’s transplant believed to be in the top three longest surviving in the UK
Grandfather’s transplant believed to be in the top three longest surviving in the UK 08 June 2020 A man who is celebrating 49 years since his kidney transplant wants to spread a message of hope about how the operation transforms lives. Dave Hudson Harvey was the first person to have the operation at Bart’s Hospital…
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19): information for grant applicants and grant holders
Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for grant applicants and grant holders 05 June 2020 This page has information for anyone applying for, or who holds a Kidney Research UK grant. The coronavirus pandemic has created significant challenges for the charity. We are doing everything we can to keep our research going by protecting research grant awards we…
Read MoreShielding grandfather tells of plan to take tentative but scary first step out
Shielding grandfather tells of plan to take tentative but scary first step out 02 June 2020 A grandfather who has not left his home for more than two months for fear of catching coronavirus said that while the thought of going out is “absolutely terrifying” he will take his first tentative steps beyond his garden…
Read MoreHave your say on the emotional impact of living with kidney disease
Have your say on the emotional impact of living with kidney disease 01 June 2020 Kidney patients and their families can share their experiences of living with a long-term health condition to help shape new research into emotional support needs. The charities National Voices and Centre for Mental Health have teamed up to investigate the…
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