Heart disease
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…
Read MoreCauses of heart disease in kidney disease patients: looking for a new approach
Causes of heart disease in kidney disease patients: looking for a new approach 13 February 2023 Dr Soma Meran’s work is supported by a Kidney Research UK and Kidney Wales studentship grant of £75,000. The problem Heart disease is a leading cause of death in kidney patients. Currently available medicines often don’t work well in…
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