Stacey Whinton was a 100% match to donate a kidney to her twin, Donna, after chronic kidney disease caused her kidneys to fail in 2025.

Kidney failure: the kidneys remove certain acids from the body in the urine. They also prevent too much bicarbonate (a naturally occurring chemical called an electrolyte), which decreases acidity, ...

What is congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT)? Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are a group of conditions where the urinary tract, including the ...

An infection is where germs, such as bacteria, get into the body and multiply, causing harmful effects. If this happens in the kidney, this is called a kidney infection, or pyelonephritis. This type ...

That is the mindset of a 25-year-old dialysis patient from Cowdenbeath, in Scotland, who is determined to inspire others facing difficult times with kidney disease. Callum Renton has needed dialysis ...

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 ...

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 ...

Usually, the immune system helps to protect our bodies from infections. But in membranous nephropathy, and in many other kidney diseases, it is misdirected and attacks healthy kidney tissue. This ...

After an unexpected kidney diagnosis, Sue and Keith, have chosen to leave a gift in their Will to fund future research.

Jared Hughes was unable to work after diagnosis of chronic kidney disease, which left him needing dialysis and a double leg ...

Researchers will investigate the benefits of a prebiotic supplement on malnutrition in patients receiving haemodialysis.

Read through the research abstracts, presentations and posters for Driving Discoveries ...