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Novel tests identify blood clotting abnormalities in patients with kidney disease

Novel tests identify blood clotting abnormalities in patients with kidney disease 28 February 2022 In a recent study published in the Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis, researchers showed that novel tests can identify blood clotting abnormalities in patients with kidney disease. These tests could be used to highlight those patients who would benefit from treatments…

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Survey reveals impact on kidney patients’ mental health – time for action

Survey reveals impact on kidney patients’ mental health – time for action 23 February 2022 We are calling for better mental health support for kidney patients after a recent survey of over 1,000 kidney patients uncovered the significant impact the disease has on their mental health. Our survey discovered that two thirds (67%) of kidney…

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New study looking at nanomedicines for the treatment of kidney disease

New study looking at nanomedicines for the treatment of kidney disease 15 February 2022 With our funding, Dr Steve McAdoo and his team at Imperial College London will investigate whether a novel targeted nanomedicine can be used to treat glomerulonephritis without the toxic side effects associated with the current treatment options. Less toxic treatments for…

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New project to investigate changing the blood group of donor kidneys to increase the availability of suitable organs for transplantation

New project to investigate changing the blood group of donor kidneys to increase the availability of suitable organs for transplantation 14 February 2022 We have awarded Professor Michael Nicholson from the University of Cambridge a grant to employ a PhD student to test a novel method of changing the blood group of a donor kidney.…

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New study to understand cyst growth in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

New study to understand cyst growth in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease 12 February 2022 With our funding, Dr Joshua Griffiths from the University of Sheffield’s Kidney Genetics Group will try to understand how the stiffness of the skeleton of cells affects cyst growth in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).  The leading…

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Northern Ireland organ donation law progress

Northern Ireland organ donation law progress 09 February 2022 Legislation intended to increase the number of organs available for transplant in Northern Ireland has passed through the final stage in the Assembly. The ‘soft opt in’ legislation will bring Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK. It means that people who die…

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