Kidney Disease HIT News
NHS rolls out national genetic test to reduce risk of donor kidney failure
Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage can now get…
New targets for diabetic kidney disease could prevent end stage kidney failure
New potential therapeutic targets have been identified for diabetic kidney disease (DKD) – the…
Time to act on kidney health inequalities, report reveals
Kidney health inequalities due to age, sex, education, location or lack of wealth persist, despite…
Kidney Disease HIT 2023-24
Building kidney disease evidence base The Kidney Disease HIT focuses primarily on supporting and developing…
New £10.4 million research centre will unlock new tests, treatments and cures for people living with rare kidney diseases
Thousands of people living with rare kidney disease will get access to improved diagnostics, treatments…
Study highlights potential new approach for early intervention for diabetic patients at risk of kidney disease
Researchers at the University of Bristol have uncovered a mechanism by which a hormone…
Breakthrough in treatment for world’s leading cause of kidney failure in children
A potential treatment for the world’s leading cause of kidney failure in children needing…
Gene therapy hope for children with kidney disease
Researchers at the University of Bristol have made a remarkable step forward in finding a…
Reflections of a Bristol Health Partners public contributor
I strongly believe that the public and patients can offer a genuine contribution to improving…
Researchers find new pathway to prevent kidney failure for thousands
Researchers at the University of Bristol have made a breakthrough that could prevent certain…
Kidney Disease HIT 2022-23
Undertaking research into kidney disease The Kidney Disease HIT focuses primarily on undertaking research to…
