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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

STEC-HUS, also known as typical HUS, is the most common and usually happens after a tummy infection, caused by bacteria that produce a toxin called Shiga-toxin (also known as verotoxin). In most cases ...

The kidneys are highly complex organs that control blood chemistry, blood pressure, and the amount of fluid in the body. They also keep the blood clean and chemically balanced. Acting as very ...

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

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, ...

Alport syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterised by progressive loss of kidney function, hearing loss and eye abnormalities. It is the second most common cause of genetic chronic kidney ...

What is polycystic kidney disease? Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is the name for a range of life-threatening inherited disorders that can cause kidney failure and damage to other organs. Faulty ...