Hot of the Press. Results from our latest trial. Empagliflozin (originally a diabetes treatment) reduces risk of kidney disease progression (incl. dialysis) or cardiovascular death in pts with or without diabetes & regardless of level of kidney function nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

📢 The new PKD App is now available to download! Ideal for the newly diagnosed/early stages of ADPKD, it offers: ✔️ Credible information & accredited health advice ✔️ Practical tips for everyday life ✔️ Links to trusted further information & support More👉bit.ly/PKDApp

In all groups - response better with younger age, prior infection and more vaccines. Triple immunosuppression in SOTs & anti-CD20 in autoimmune/cancer cohorts associated with non-response. No abs = approx 1 in 5. Correlation with infection/outcome - to follow soon.

Anticoagulation management in #haemodialysis patients with #atrialfibrillation academic.oup.com/ndt/article/37…

📣 Guideline update 📣 The #Vascular Access for #Haemodialysis guideline is now available in an accessible style written by a multiprofessional team: 📖 bit.ly/3o3mIfi 🔹Variation in characteristics 🔹Importance of patient choice 🔹Individualised clinical approach

Tolvaptan treatment is associated with altered mineral metabolism parameters and increased bone mineral density in ADPKD patients 👉bit.ly/3AKGcZh👈

Registration is now open for the Young Adult Kidney Group annual residential weekend. This free event is for young people aged 18-30 who have a kidney condition: bit.ly/3LiKR9C

Great to see results of the Martin Wilkie Simon Davies James Fotheringham PD Catheter Study a sub-study of #PDOPPS reported. Highlights the importance of the percutaneous PD access insertion pathway @ispd #peritonealdialysis KIReports Arbor Research #homedialysis

Inequities in access to #CKD treatment exist. Through advocacy efforts, awareness-raising activities, and strengthening health systems, we can make a real difference for people living with kidney disease. worldkidneyday.org/2024-campaign/ #WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealthforAll

📢New study finds 12-week cognitive & physical training program during HD sessions significantly improves cognitive function & mobility in patients. Integrated interventions show promise in mitigating functional declines & enhancing quality of life. 👟 🔗doi.org/10.1016/j.ekir…

Individuals receiving hemodialysis are susceptible to QT interval–prolonging medication–related cardiac complications. This study found ondansetron initiation is associated with higher 10-day sudden cardiac death risk bit.ly/JASN0336 UNC Kidney Center

New Guidelines Set to Transform PKD Care! The first-ever KDIGO guidelines for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) are here. Developed over a decade with input from healthcare professionals, researchers, and patient groups, including PKD Charity, they set a

📢Looking for guidance on how to best manage Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)? Join us at our Leicester Information & Support Day, hosted by Kidney Specialist Dr Osasuyi Iyasere. Attendance is free to patients, family members and healthcare professionals, including lunch and

Time restricted eating and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a pilot, randomized clinical trial doi.org/10.1093/ckj/sf…

📢 It's #WorldKidneyDay & it's time for EVERYONE to take their #BloodyAmazingKidneys more seriously! We're dedicated to raising awareness of the #BloodyAmazing job our #Kidneys do everyday, & to help identify those most at risk of developing #CKD 👇 kidneycareuk.org/bloodyamazing

🟡💜It's World Kidney Day! 💜🟡 Today, we shine a light on the 7+ million people living with kidney disease, the incredible organ donors, families, and healthcare professionals who support them, and the countless others at risk but unaware. 👊Help raise awareness about the

Implementation and Evaluation of a Smartphone-Based Application for Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Patients: A Prospective Feasibility Cohort Study and Collaborative Effort of Patients and the Peritoneal Dialysis Team doi.org/10.1093/ckj/sf…

📣We're all set for our first-ever PKD Info & Support Day in Leicester this Sat, 28 June – and we can’t wait! 🎉 A packed agenda, expert clinicians, and the chance for our PKD families to meet new friends. 📍Next up: Exeter, 8 Nov – save the date! Make sure you’re signed up to

👉 Over 7 million people live with kidney disease in the UK - yet it was barely mentioned in the Government’s 10-year health plan. It’s time for action. Sign our open letter to the Prime Minister calling for a national strategy for CKD and help build a better future for kidney

Important info for older people considering transplant. Qualitative study to follow Kidney Research UK The UK Kidney Association Amarpreet Thind Michelle Willicombe