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Genetic 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…

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The 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…

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New 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…

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Improving 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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Growing up, gaining independence: supporting teenagers to take control of managing their chronic kidney disease

Growing up, gaining independence: supporting teenagers to take control of managing their chronic kidney disease 02 September 2022 A recent study, funded by Kidney Research UK, has found new ways to help teenagers develop independence in managing their chronic kidney disease (CKD).  What happens as teenagers with kidney disease get older? Some young people with…

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World-leading research paves the way to understanding genetic risks of CKD

World-leading research paves the way to understanding genetic risks of CKD 17 August 2022 Researchers at Newcastle University have found that a relatively common change in a specific gene plays an important role in developing kidney failure and its presence suggests a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD).  Although there are many causes…

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