New Blood Pressure Guidance for Kidney Patients
The UK Kidney Association has released new blood pressure guidance to help kidney patients manage their condition more effectively. We explain what the updated recommendations mean in practice.
CMV vaccine research: new hope for kidney transplant patients in 2026
New UK research, funded by Kidney Research UK and led by UCL, reveals how a promising CMV vaccine produces antibodies that could better protect kidney transplant patients from this common virus.
Art on Dialysis: how creativity is supporting wellbeing during treatment
A new NHS Highland initiative called Art on Dialysis brings an artist in residence to a renal unit, offering kidney patients creative activity during their long treatment sessions and addressing the emotional challenges of dialysis.
Kidney peer educators: Peterborough pilot to reach at-risk communities
Kidney Research UK is recruiting kidney peer educators in Peterborough to help Eastern European and South Asian communities spot the signs of kidney disease early, in a pilot that could expand UK-wide.
New kidney treatments: promising advances for CKD patients in 2026
A March 2026 Scientific American report highlights new kidney treatments emerging from research into diabetes, autoimmune conditions, and smarter diagnostics. We look at what these advances could mean for CKD patients.
Oldest Kidney Donor at 84: Record Breaking at Manchester Royal Infirmary
Graham Sisson, 84, became the UK’s oldest kidney donor when he gave his kidney to his son-in-law at Manchester Royal Infirmary. We explore what this remarkable story means for kidney patients and living donation.
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.
