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New Therapy for Polycystic Kidney Disease

TECHNIQUE for treating polycystic kidney disease (PKD) has been revealed by researchers at The University of Manchester and University College London (UCL).

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Signal Discovered that Induces Lone Kidney Growth when other is Lost

ENLARGEMENT of a lone kidney following the loss of its partner has finally been explained, as scientists have identified a signal that could be…

Supporting CKD Patients at Home

Dr Heaf opened the symposium by welcoming the attendees and introducing the speakers. Prof Cowie explained the concept of remote monitoring and outlined…

The Ongoing Management of Hyperkalaemia in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: Cases for Clinical Decisions

This educational symposium provided an insight into the most current clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of renin—angiotensin—aldosterone system…

Renal Transplantation in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) affects approximately 1 in 1,000 people in the general population. The natural history of ADPKD…

Complement Involvement in Renal Transplantation

The complement system is involved in several renal diseases and in renal transplantation (RTx). The authors review the complement cascade and its…

Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery for Complex Stones in a Toddler with Congenital Renal Anomalies: Technical Details

We report herein the management of a challenging case due to anatomic and stone-related complications in a 37-month-old Caucasian toddler with…

Acute Kidney Injury – An Update

The syndrome of acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs frequently in hospitalised patients, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditure.

Management of Refractory Lupus Nephritis

Despite the significant advances in the field, up to one-third of lupus nephritis (LN) patients still do not respond adequately to initial…

Acute Kidney Injury: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Future Directions

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common problem highly associated with hospitalisation. AKI is the cause of harmful short-term consequences: longer…