Chronic kidney disease
What role for iron treatment in kidney disease patients?
What role for iron treatment in kidney disease patients? 22 June 2023 People living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can have low levels of iron, even though they may not meet the medical definition of anaemia. Low iron levels are linked to physical symptoms, including feeling tired and muscle weakness. The Iron and Muscle study…
Read MoreNew resource drives vital research in chronic kidney disease
New resource drives vital research in chronic kidney disease 21 June 2023 A new publication from NURTuRE – the first national UK chronic kidney disease cohort study with a linked biobank, developed as a collaboration between Kidney Research UK, research groups and pharmaceuticals companies – has been published in Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation. Alongside highlighting…
Read MoreThe search for a new way to keep bone and blood vessels healthy in chronic kidney disease patients
The search for a new way to keep bone and blood vessels healthy in chronic kidney disease patients 22 May 2023 Dr Donald Ward from the University of Manchester is supported by a Kidney Research UK grant of £245,00. The problem Small glands in our neck, called parathyroid glands, release parathyroid hormone (PTH) to control…
Read MoreIdentifying and managing mental health problems in kidney disease patients. Can we do better?
Identifying and managing mental health problems in kidney disease patients. Can we do better? 02 May 2023 Dr Joe Chilcot is a psychologist from King’s College London who is interested in how long-term conditions can impact mental health, with a particular focus on chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. With support from Kidney Research UK-Stoneygate project…
Read More“I’d never heard of chronic kidney disease before my husband was diagnosed”
“I’d never heard of chronic kidney disease before my husband was diagnosed” 02 March 2023 When Dave Power had a stroke at the age of 41 following an ileostomy procedure, his wife Linda didn’t know if he was going to live or die. But despite being left disabled and battling other debilitating health conditions including…
Read MoreGenetic influences on the progression of chronic kidney disease
Genetic influences on the progression of chronic kidney disease 20 February 2023 Dr Killian Donovan’s work is supported by a Kidney Research UK fellowship grant of £250,000. The problem Chronic kidney disease (CKD) progresses more rapidly in some people than in others. If doctors could identify patients who were likely to see faster declines in…
Read MoreThe Sutherland award: supporting vital blood vessel research for children with kidney disease
The Sutherland award: supporting vital blood vessel research for children with kidney disease 14 February 2023 The problem Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). This can lead to blood vessel damage, which is an important cause of illness and death, particularly among those receiving dialysis. There…
Read MoreNew approaches to identifying and removing harmful senescent cells in kidney disease patients
New approaches to identifying and removing harmful senescent cells in kidney disease patients 13 February 2023 Dr Katie Mylonas’ work is supported by a joint Kidney Research UK-Thompson Family Charitable Trust fellowship grant of £315,000. The problem Some kidney cells become old or ‘senescent’ as a person ages, or during chronic kidney disease (CKD). These…
Read MorePioneering research uses human muscle cells to better understand muscle loss in chronic kidney disease
Pioneering research uses human muscle cells to better understand muscle loss in chronic kidney disease 01 November 2022 In a recent study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, our researchers from University of Leicester have, for the first time, developed a model using human muscle cells to identify factors that contribute to…
Read MoreImproving quality of life in CKD: what can we learn from patient experiences?
Improving quality of life in CKD: what can we learn from patient experiences? 18 October 2022 A team of researchers across the UK and EU have reviewed symptom and quality of life data from almost 200,000 patients globally, to explore how this information might help support patient management. Quality of life remains a major concern…
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