Archive for April 2022
Family bond even stronger through kidney sharing scheme
Family bond even stronger through kidney sharing scheme 28 April 2022 Prafula Shah’s niece Shakti was born with only one kidney, which did not function at full capacity. Her family was told that at some point during her childhood she would need medical intervention in the form of dialysis or a transplant – and when…
Read MoreNew study update to investigate how fourth doses of the Covid-19 vaccine protect immunocompromised patients
New study update to investigate how fourth doses of the Covid-19 vaccine protect immunocompromised patients 27 April 2022 As the pandemic continues and vaccine guidance is updated, it is important that we continue to monitor how well-protected kidney patients are. We are now supporting researchers at Imperial College London to extend the MELODY study to…
Read MoreDonating to a two-year old stranger
Donating to a two-year old stranger 22 April 2022 Living organ donor Surinder Sapal first saw the kidney appeal for toddler Anaya Kandola while she was scrolling through Facebook. It was December 2018, and at the time, radiographer Surinder, from Wakefield, was finishing her Masters in breast imagery. She spotted the post, which had been…
Read MoreNew results highlight potential therapy to stop kidney transplant rejection
New results highlight potential therapy to stop kidney transplant rejection 12 April 2022 In a recent study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, our researchers at Imperial College London have shown that a drug that is already in use for other conditions may be an effective therapy to prevent antibody-mediated rejection of transplanted kidneys. Our immune…
Read MoreStars and supporters create fundraising magic at the gala dinner
Stars and supporters create fundraising magic at the gala dinner 11 April 2022 Over 300 guests came together at the Kidney Research UK charity gala dinner on Saturday 9 April and raised vital funds to help transform treatments and give patients a better future. The glamorous event combined magical entertainment with inspiring speeches by researchers…
Read MoreResearch offers new hope for making more donor kidneys suitable for transplant
Research offers new hope for making more donor kidneys suitable for transplant 07 April 2022 In a recent study published in the American Journal of Transplantation, researchers at the University of Newcastle have shown for the first time that donor kidneys can be treated with a new type of therapy to repair damage prior to…
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