Could a small skin patch from a donor help detect transplant rejection earlier?
For anyone who has received a transplant, or who is waiting for one, the fear of rejection is something that stays with you. After the initial relief of receiving a new organ, the reality of long-term monitoring begins: regular blood tests, clinic visits, and sometimes invasive biopsies to check whether the body is accepting or […]
Would astronauts’ kidneys survive a roundtrip to Mars?
UCL space kidney research reveals that galactic radiation could cause permanent kidney damage on a Mars mission. We explore what this means for kidney patients on Earth.
NHS Launches Programme to Help More Donated Kidneys Reach Patients
The NHS is launching a machine organ preservation programme that could enable 345 more kidney transplants a year by extending the assessment window for donated organs. We explain what this means for kidney patients.
Come along to our First Casual Manchester Park Walk on Thurs April 23rd
MRIKPA’s first Greater Manchester Casual Park Walks are here. Join kidney patients, family, friends and carers for an informal, pressure-free stroll at Wythenshawe Park on Thursday 23rd April and Thursday 14th May, 2 to 4pm. All welcome – no need to be a member. Find out more, download the route map and add the dates to your calendar.
Kidney transplant MRI scans could help assess donor organs before surgery
Oxford researchers are testing kidney transplant MRI scanning to assess donor organs more accurately before surgery. We explain what the ADMIRE trial means for kidney patients.
Pig Kidney Transplant Research: What It Could Mean for Kidney Patients
A patient in the US received a pig kidney transplant that functioned for months as a bridge while he waited for a human donor. We explain what xenotransplantation research could mean for kidney patients.
New Antibody Therapy Offers Hope for Polycystic Kidney Disease
Scientists have developed a new PKD antibody therapy showing early promise in slowing and reversing kidney cyst growth. We explain what this could mean for people living with polycystic kidney disease.
Kidney Organoid Research: Insights and Future Potential
Kidney organoid research helps scientists study how kidney disease develops at a cellular level and test new treatments. We explain what these findings could mean for patients.
New research explores ways to protect kidneys from sudden injury
New research has identified how kidney cells are damaged during acute kidney injury and points towards protective pathways that could reduce harm. We explain what this means for kidney patients.
New Manchester study looks at reducing side effects from dialysis treatment
A Manchester study is exploring whether a medical device could reduce common dialysis side effects including fatigue, low blood pressure and headaches. We explain what this could mean for kidney patients.