What is acute kidney injury (AKI)? Sometimes people’s kidneys can suddenly develop problems. This is known medically as acute kidney injury (AKI) – a sudden upset to the kidney, which is not ...

A new clinical network has been launched to increase time to check the health of donated kidneys and increase in the number ...

Drinking sufficient levels of fluid on a daily basis is an important part of kidney health. And it’s not just something we should be thinking about during the warmer summer months. We are at the ...

Researching if changes to a gene called APOL1, which are more common in people from African descent, could affect kidney ...

Complications during or after a kidney transplant operation can impact patients, families and surgeons. Ms Emma Aitken, transplant surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Glasgow, received an Andy Cole ...

In kidney atrophy either one or both kidneys have shrunk and have become smaller. This is also called renal atrophy. Kidney atrophy is not usually reversible. The kidneys shrink because of a loss of ...

This information is for anyone who is considering fasting, for example, during a religious time. It includes fasting advice, information and personal experiences. For the first 4-6 hours after your ...

Kidney disease can sometimes make you feel like you’re riding a rollercoaster of emotions which can change from day to day – even by the hour. This is all perfectly normal. Your mental health is just ...

For people living with kidney disease and closely-related risk factors such as diabetes, staying active can make a life-changing difference to their health, independence and quality of life. Yet too ...

For those living with stage 5 CKD, regular check-ups with a healthcare professional are important to monitor these conditions.

What is a kidney stone? A kidney stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals that can form in one or both kidneys or the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder. Kidney stones can form when ...

What is hyperkalaemia (high potassium)? Hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels) is the medical term for higher than normal potassium levels in the blood. It should not be confused with hypokalaemia, ...