New Funding Brings Fresh Hope for Polycystic Kidney Disease Treatment
A Glasgow biopharmaceutical company has raised £34 million to advance a new treatment for polycystic kidney disease. We look at what this promising UK research could mean for kidney patients.
South Asian organ donation: why the conversation matters
New NHS figures on South Asian organ donation show patients of Asian heritage waiting far longer for a kidney transplant. We look at why, and how one family turned loss into hope for others.
Kidney Transplant Drug Tegoprubart: What the Latest BESTOW Results Could Mean
New long-term trial results suggest the kidney transplant drug Tegoprubart may protect kidney function better than standard Tacrolimus. We explain what it could mean for patients.
Kidney Health: What the New NHS Walking Scheme Could Mean for Patients
The NHS is planning a ‘marathon a month’ walking challenge. Here is what a gentle daily walk could mean for kidney health, and how to build up safely.
Childhood Kidney Disease: What a Major New Study Means for Families
New research from Canada has found that childhood kidney disease can appear years earlier in children born with spina bifida. We look at what early kidney checks could mean.
A new blood pressure drug wins US approval: what it could mean for kidney patients
A new blood pressure drug called Baxdrostat has been approved in the United States for hard to control hypertension. We look at what it could mean for kidney patients in the years ahead.
Could an MRI scan help predict kidney risk after tumour surgery?
A new US study suggests that advanced MRI scans taken before kidney tumour surgery may help doctors identify which patients are more likely to develop reduced kidney function or chronic kidney disease after their operation. The research is not about routine CKD screening, but about whether imaging can give doctors a clearer picture of kidney reserve before surgery.
Low Protein Diet and CKD: What Promising 2026 Research Suggests
A large international study suggests a modest low protein diet may slow chronic kidney disease and reduce the need for dialysis, without harming nutrition. We look at what it could mean for kidney patients.
Help Improve the Needling Experience: Join the Digital NPREM Study at MRI
The University of Salford is looking for Greater Manchester patients and families to help improve the needling experience for people on haemodialysis. We share how to take part.
Kidney swap transplant: world-first eight-person procedure in 2026
A world-first kidney swap transplant in France paired four donors with four recipients across four hospitals. We explain what it means for UK kidney patients and the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme.