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.
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.
Could Lab-Grown “Bodyoids” Change the Future for Kidney Patients?
Scientists have grown lab-made structures called bodyoids containing multiple human organs, which could one day provide a new source of transplant kidneys. We explain what this means for patients.
NICE Rejects Sparsentan for IgA Nephropathy: What It Means for Kidney Patients
NICE has rejected sparsentan for IgA nephropathy patients in England due to cost-effectiveness concerns. We explain what this means and what treatment options remain for people living with IgA nephropathy.