Just five days after what would have been his dad’s 54th birthday, David Mahon will join his brother and sister to walk in ...

With the support of a £40,000 Kidney Research UK Start-Up Grant, Mrs Rosemary Dempsey, lead paediatric renal pharmacist at ...

Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which too much parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced. PTH is a chemical messenger, produced by the parathyroid glands to control calcium and phosphate ...

Glomerulonephritis is a medical term for a group of diseases involving damage to the glomeruli (the tiny filters in the kidney). The damage is usually caused by the body’s immune system.

It is important that you contact your dialysis unit or the NHS 111 non-emergency medical helpline if you cannot get through to your unit and think you have peritonitis. In severe cases, repeated bouts ...

Kidney failure is up to five times more common in people from minority ethnic groups. Around twice as many Asian people with type 1 diabetes need dialysis or a transplant (therefore experience kidney ...

Dialysis works by performing some of the functions of the kidney, such as removing waste from your blood and helping to maintain balanced levels of fluid and minerals. A kidney transplant is an ...

What is estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)? The estimated glomerular filtration rate, or eGFR, is a measurement calculated from blood test results that helps doctors to understand how well ...

The kidneys are highly complex organs that control blood chemistry, blood pressure, and the amount of fluid in the body. They also keep the blood clean and chemically balanced. Acting as very ...

An infection is where germs, such as bacteria, get into the body and multiply, causing harmful effects. If this happens in the kidney, this is called a kidney infection, or pyelonephritis. This type ...

5km, 10km, a half, a full marathon - whatever distance you choose it will be an unforgettable achievement. When you cross the finish line, know that your effort will be funding research to transform ...

What is congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT)? Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are a group of conditions where the urinary tract, including the ...