Archive for July 2022
Positive steps in memory at the London Bridges Walk
Positive steps in memory at the London Bridges Walk 29 July 2022 On 31 July, a large team of walkers from Farnborough donned their purple Kidney Research UK t-shirts and set off from Victoria Embankment to join the charity’s seven-mile London Bridges Walk together. Staff at the Playdays nursey Walking in memory It was emotional for…
Read MoreScooting across the London Bridges
Scooting across the London Bridges 28 July 2022 The last time Gill Singh, 54, did the London Bridges Walk, she was struggling with her health. Gill was born with spina bifida, which affects her from the waist down, and aged four had her bladder removed. But reflux from her urostomy (where the bladder function is…
Read MoreRaising awareness of early diagnosis in Parliament
Raising awareness of early diagnosis in Parliament 27 July 2022 Last week we were in Parliament raising awareness of kidney disease and the importance of early diagnosis. The event was organised by Healthy-io, who manufacture a home urine testing device for kidney function. Baroness Floella Benjamin and Alison Railton at the event. The event forms…
Read MoreFunding new research
Funding new research 26 July 2022 We are excited to announce that we have granted three new awards in the first round of our Stoneygate awards for the year. This grant round welcomed applications that would investigate novel theories surrounding kidney disease, advance our knowledge, and transform treatment of kidney diseases. We have awarded the…
Read MoreUnderstanding transplant rejection
Understanding transplant rejection 25 July 2022 Dr Rhys Evans has been keeping a close eye on the latest scientific research looking at how our immune systems work. He has spotted a recent finding that could help avoid kidney transplants being rejected. We are delighted to fund Rhys’ work The problem Our immune system is made…
Read MorePredicting acute kidney injury risk post-surgery
Predicting acute kidney injury risk post-surgery 21 July 2022 We are proud to supporting the work of Dr Bettina Wilm from the University of Liverpool through our Stoneygate awards. She is looking to improve the care of patients and reduce their risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) following surgery. The problem Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA)…
Read MoreMaking vaccinations work better for patients on dialysis
Making vaccinations work better for patients on dialysis 20 July 2022 Professor Alan Salama and his colleagues at University College London are building on their previous finding that the immune systems of dialysis patients don’t work as well as they should. We are thrilled to be able to support his work on making vaccinations work…
Read MoreCycling in memory of my best friend
Cycling in memory of my best friend 08 July 2022 Kerry Brindle still can’t talk about the death of her best friend Niki Power without crying. It’s been five years since the mum of two passed away, her body devastated by hereditary polycystic kidney disease. “I’d known Niki since I was 17. I met her…
Read MoreInvestigating a novel treatment for nephrotic syndrome and diabetic nephropathy
Investigating a novel treatment for nephrotic syndrome and diabetic nephropathy 11 July 2022 Imagine being on a course of treatment and tolerating the many side effects for weeks only to find that the treatment has been futile. This is the scenario facing up to 20% of patients with steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (NS). Steroids aren’t…
Read MoreDeveloping dietary phosphate education resources for children and young people
Developing dietary phosphate education resources for children and young people 06 July 2022 Educational materials that clearly and concisely convey essential information are a vital part of keeping the population healthy. Often when we are sat in front of the specialists, we are so busy taking information in, that it can be tricky to think…
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