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 ...

Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which too much parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced. PTH is a chemical messenger, produced by the parathyroid glands to control calcium and phosphate ...

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 ...

Professor David Manlove has been awarded two grans to improve the computer programmes that allow sharing of donated kidneys.

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 ...

Kidney Research UK has been selected as one of four charities to feature at the heart of The Telegraph Christmas Charity ...

Currently, the majority of kidneys from deceased donors are stored and transported via cold storage before being transplanted into recipients. This keeps the kidney alive but once cut off from the ...

Walk all over kidney disease! As darkness falls and the moon rises, take on either a spirited Friday evening 10km walk or an energetic 10 mile looped route through the heart of London, and raise vital ...

Exercise can help to keep you mobile, healthy and strong. It can even lift your mood and help you sleep better. It can be of benefit to you, whatever your age or stage of kidney disease. And although ...

protect your kidneys from further damage support treatments, such as dialysis and kidney transplants control other conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure compensate for functions that the ...

What is ambulatory peritoneal dialysis? Our kidneys usually filter and remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood. Ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (APD) is a way of replacing your kidney ...

Kidney cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop in one or both kidneys. You might have one kidney cyst or several. These cysts are usually round or oval shaped. There are several reasons why ...