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Category: Kidney Disease

Important information about new treatments for COVID-19

01/01/202202/02/2022

New treatments are now available for people who are at higher risk of becoming seriously unwell if they contract COVID-19.The treatments need to be given to patients soon after they have a positive PCR test confirming that they have COVID-19 – before they require admission…

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Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

26/10/202028/10/2020

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys don’t work as well as they should.It’s a common condition often associated with getting older. It can affect anyone, but it’s more common in people who are black or of south Asian origin.CKD can…

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Kidney Disease

NKF Glossary of common kidney terminology

22/10/202026/04/2021

This glossary from the NKF provides a brief explanations of the various technical words and abbreviations used in relation to the treatment of kidney disease.

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Kidney Disease

Care following a Critical Fistula Bleed

09/11/201921/10/2020

By Terry Sopp. Fistulas are a wonderful creation. I remember the first of many made by Dr Oliver in 1982. They are clean, efficient and simple to use. They are called your life-line for a reason. I was diagnosed with the hereditary disease of Alport…

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Kidney Disease

Featured Items

20/02/2023

Living Kidney Donation & Transplantation in Jain & Hindu Communities

Sunday 26th February 2023 at 4.00 – 6.00 pm A forum to raise awareness about...
02/02/2023

From PatientView to Patients Know Best

The current PatientView service allows you to access your latest blood test results online from...
02/02/2023

World Kidney Day, 9th March 2023

World Kidney Day is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of...
01/11/2022

Dealing with power and water supply problems on Home Dialysis

A number of patients have raised questions, below, about Home Dialysis, particularly APD (Automated Peritoneal...
29/09/2022

Information about NHS Prescriptions

If you are a renal patient, it is likely (for a variety of reasons) that...
10/08/2021

How we use donated funds

One of the most important responsibilities of the RFHKPA is to use donated funds wisely...

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