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🚨 Updated guidelines alert! The UKKA’s latest update on Treatment of Acute Hyperkalaemia in Adults brings crucial changes. From IV calcium salt rates to novel potassium binder use for moderate & severe cases, these changes are reshaping care standards.
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Congratulations to
@kidneydoc101
&
@FionaCLoud
our two new UK Kidney Association Honorary Members! 🙌
Thank you for your ongoing & outstanding contributions to the UK
#kidney
community.
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We're delighted to welcome Professor Paul Cockwell as the next RA president. He'll sit on the trustee board as president elect until he takes up the role of president in June 2021
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As a community we are devastated by the loss of our dear friend, phenomenal colleague & inspirational leader, Donal O’Donoghue.
With Donal’s family’s support we have opened an online memorial page with
@RCPLondon
so we may all share memories & photos.
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COVID-19: Renal specific guidance is being developed with input from renal services across the UK and Europe, commercial providers and patient organisations.
@BritishRenalSoc
@kidneycareuk
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Kidney patients are more at risk of Covid than over-80s. "We want these patients to be brought up to the highest vaccine prioritisation group as their risk from Covid is the same as, if not higher than, people in nursing homes."
@MailOnline
@grahamlipkin
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A HUGE thank you to the
#kidney
community for making UK Kidney Week 2023 such a success 🙌
It was amazing to see an incredible 1,300 people in
@ICCWales
for
#UKKW2023
🏴
@MeetInWales
📅 Mark your calendars now for
#UKKW2024
from 11 – 13 June 2024 in
#Edinburgh
, Scotland!
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
We're pleased to inform everyone that our RA Members have voted in favour of the merger between the RA &
@BritRenalSoc
to form a new single professional organisation – the UK Kidney Association!
#UKKA
@sharleneuk
@grahamlipkin
#StrongerTogether
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New guideline: Renal Replacement Therapy for Critically Unwell Adult Patients: Guidelines for best practice and service resilience during COVID-19
@BritRenalSoc
@ICS_updates
@Ganesh_ICM
@ThinkKidneys
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🚨 Guideline Update Alert! 📢
Our
#SGLT2
Inhibitor
#guideline
has been updated based on findings from the DELIVER & EMPA-KIDNEY clinical trials. 📚
Stay informed with advice on the optimal use of SGLT-2 inhibitors.🔍
Find the updated guideline here👇
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COVID-19 vaccination for adult patients with kidney disease: a position statement from the UK renal community – out now.
@BritRenalSoc
@kidneycareuk
@BTStransplant
@NKF_UK
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COVID-19 AKI prevention guidance for physicians and ITU management will be published within 2 days. The key message is to maintain euvolaemic NOT overly dry
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It is with regret that we announce the death of Professor Stewart Cameron CBE, FRCP, Emeritus Professor of Nephrology at Guy’s Hospital. He was one of the giants of UK nephrology & had been a President of the Renal Association as well as
@ERAkidney
,
@ESPNSociety
&
@ISNkidneycare
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You may have noticed that we’re no longer
@RenalAssoc
As part of our merger with
@BritRenalSoc
we are now
@UKKidney
& will soon be transitioning to our new identity as the UK Kidney Association.
Keep an eye out for this & other new, exciting things for our community!
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Congratulations to
@johnasayer
Consultant Nephrologist
@NewcastleHosps
& Professor of Renal Medicine
@UniofNewcastle
- our new UKKA Academic Vice President!
He will step into his new role with us in June & join our other Academic VP on the Board of Trustees.
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The incidence of COVID19 AKI in ITU is 18.5% (25% in ventilated patients). The RA and
@NHSEngland
have jointly developed AKI prevention and management guides for ward based and ITU care including RRT
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📢 SAVE THE DATE,
COVID-19 & Kidney Patients: The UK Experience (Webinar). Speakers include
@drchrislaing
@Thomas_Hiemstra
Registration details will be released tomorrow.
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Congratulations to Dr Katie Vinen, Consultant
#Nephrologist
at Kings, our new UKKA President-Elect!
Katie was previously our Clinical VP & prior to that was Chair of our Clinical Services Committee.
She will step into her new role in June & join President
@claremorlidge
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We are delighted to announce that
@salama_alan
Professor, Consultant
#Nephrologist
& Director of
@RenalUCL
has been appointed as our next RA Honorary Secretary.
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Officers of the Order of the British Empire
Professor Donal Joseph O'DONOGHUE
Medical Director, Health Innovation Manchester. For services to Kidney Patients.
Congratulations
@donalnhs
!
#QueensBirthdayHonours
- page 36 for the impatient
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NEW GUIDANCE:
#Exercise
& Lifestyle in
#CKD
The first document of its kind! Setting out recommendations for:
🔹Physical activity & exercise
🔹Weight management
🔹Other
#lifestyle
considerations
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Seeking guidance on
#SGLT2
Inhibition in Adults with
#Kidney
Disease? Look no further!
Our new interactive website offers a user-friendly platform for healthcare providers, bringing the latest scientific evidence to your fingertips.
#Guidelines
🔗
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Massive standing ovation here at UK Kidney Week 2024 in Edinburgh for Jo
@DwomoaAdu
👏👏👏👏
Thank you for all of your amazing contributions to our UK Kidney community!
#UKKW2024
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#UKKW2018
is about to kick off, which makes it time for
@DrMattGB
's Twitter Cheat Sheet. There are now so many
#nephrotwitterati
he had to leave himself off; we suggest you follow him anyway. Who else should we have included? Let us know below.
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A protocol for acute peritoneal dialysis on ICU from colleagues at King’s
Many thanks to Elaine Bowes, Hugh Cairns and Claire Sharpe for putting this together.
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🎉 Proudly welcoming four exceptional minds to our honorary member ranks!
@ClaireSharpe22
@Jenkins10Karen
Helen Hurst & Neil Sheerin have recently been appointed & are recognised for their unwavering dedication & outstanding contributions to
#nephrology
. 🌟
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We’re pleased to announce that Dr Katie Vinen, Consultant
#Nephrologist
at Kings, is our next
#Clinical
#VicePresident
.
Chair of the Clinical Services Committee for 3 years, Katie has done excellent work with us. We all look forward to continuing collaborating with her.
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We’re seeking feedback on a draft guideline on Treatment of Acute Hyperkalaemia in Adults.
📖 Read the draft guideline here:
Let us know what you think!
✍️ Read more & complete the comments form:
🗓️ Deadline: 5th October
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A huge thank you to Prof Paul Cockwell as he steps down as Medical President of the UKKA!
His outstanding leadership over the past 3 years has been instrumental—from prioritising kidney patients during COVID to advancing equality & QI, he has epitomised excellence & inclusivity.
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COVID-19: Renal PatientView has been updated with current patient information, this will be updated as new recommendations are released.
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Thanks to everyone who contributed to
#UKKW2019
(and
#UKKKW2019
/
#UKKW19
...) on Twitter over the last three days. We’ve loved seeing and speaking with our wonderful community online and IRL. Analytics and league tables will surely follow; for now here are some faces of
#UKKW2019
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Are your
#kidneytransplant
patients worried about shielding and
#COVID19
risk? We've made an infographic to help them decide their level of risk
@BritRenalSoc
@kidneycareuk
@NKF_UK
@BTStransplant
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We would like to congratulate Clare Morlidge on her appointment as UKKA MPT President!
@claremorlidge
is a past chair for
@RenalPharmacy
& has held several leadership roles in the
#kidney
community.
We are excited to welcome her to the UK Kidney Association! 🙌
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Our UKKA
#SGLT2i
evidence-based guidelines on use in
#CKD
have been released today!
They aim to support safe implementation:
Thank you to the entire working group &
@willkidney
@AndrewFrankel1
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We're ready for you
#UKKW2022
🙌
🌞 The sun is shining here in
#birmingham
& it has been great to see so many people at registration already.
Exhibition opens at 11:45 see you all soon!
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Well done to everyone at this morning's
@Kidney_Research
#UKKW2023
Fun Run 🏅🏅🏃🏃♀️ for "running all over kidney disease"! A great start to the second day of UK
#Kidney
Week 🙌
Symposia start at 8am & plenaries at 8:45. Grab a pocket programme or visit
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Congrats to
@drjamesburton
Prof of Renal Medicine
@uniofleicester
& Consultant
#Nephrologist
& to
@lisa_ancliffe
Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist specialising in
#renal
@RoyalFreeNHS
– our new Clinical VPs. 🙌
We’re looking forward to welcoming them to the Board of Trustees.
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Initial analysis of the impact of COVID-19 infection on patients with advanced chronic kidney disease in the UK
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Statement to CDs from NHSE&I: PPE usage and use of masks for dialysis patients. Please could all colleagues who are involved in the care of patients receiving dialysis read:
@BritRenalSoc
@aaociation
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Urgent patient issues:
1. Patient shielding, deadline 5pm tomorrow
2. AKI prevention guidance will be released shortly
3. RA has produced ethical guidance on equitable access to ITU for patients with ESKD
@BritRenalSoc
@BAPNnephrology
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A remarkable gathering at Pembroke College Oxford this week for the BAPN annual meeting!
@BAPNnephrology
&
@SNephroPed
delegates united for insightful sharing of work, training & collaboration.
Together, we're shaping the future of paediatric nephrology. 🤝
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We are calling for the JCVI to urgently prioritise 3rd dose vaccination to protect those who are CEV due to kidney disease, along with other CEV groups & ahead of any planned ‘booster’ programmes for the general population.
Read our full statement now:
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COVID-19:
@kidneycareuk
patient information has been updated to include advice on BP medications & more detail on transplants
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📣 *New clinical practice guidelines published* Haemodialysis Thank you to all record breaking 25 authors for your invaluable input.
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COVID-19: Stratified risk for prolonged self isolation for adults and children who are receiving immunosuppression for disease of their native kidneys - guidance for renal
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The RA welcomes Dr Claire Sharpe to the board of trustees as incoming honorary treasurer. Claire will take up her position in June. Thank you to Prof Neil Sheerin for his commitment to the role over the last 4 years - Ron Cullen, RA CEO
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The KCT group
@kidneycareuk
@Kidney_Research
@NKF_UK
@KidneyWales
@PKDCharity
are calling on the JCVI to urgently prioritise roll-out of a 3rd dose to kidney patients who are on HD, have had a transplant, or are taking immunosuppressants due to a particular kidney condition (4/5)
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Thank you to all speakers and attendees who attended "COVID-19 & Kidney Patients: The UK Experience" an online video version will be posted early next week.
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Last night our members approved the awarding of honorary membership to four inspirational
#renal
#rolemodels
- Charlie Tomson, Edwina Brown, Chris Winearls & John Feehally. Congratulations!
@CharlieTomson
@EdwinaB23513542
@grahamlipkin
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This is your chance to spread the word that
#KidneysMatter
Our goal is to put
#kidneydisease
on everyone’s radar.
We need you to get involved & to raise awareness of just how serious kidney disease is.
Please share to show everyone that
#KidneysMatter
#WorldKidneyDay
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The second moderated poster session is coming to a close at
#UKKW2024
!
We've had so many great posters & presentations this year - & a big thank you to our fantastic poster moderators.
If you won a best poster award don't forget to let us know & share it online 🙌 🏆
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NICE COVID-19 rapid guideline: dialysis service delivery
RA commentary on this guideline will be released in the next few days.
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We’re teaming up with
@RoySocMed
@Kidney_Research
&
@BTStransplant
to bring you a webinar on
#COVID
-19
#vaccinations
in
#kidney
patients.
📅 Register now to join us on 17th June
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Here's our brilliant panel of
#virtualCKDoutpatients
experts answering your questions. Thanks for joining us, the online version will be available on the RA website next week
@toates_19
@DrGavinDreyer
@dannymcg
@FionaCLoud
@ClaraDay13
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COVID-19: National renal guidance group release checklist for renal services
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𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝟰-𝟲𝗽𝗺
#FreeWebinar
on
#wellbeing
for
#Renal
staff and people living with
#kidneydisease
@BritRenalSoc
@ThinkKidneys
@kidneycareuk
@Kidney_Research
@NKF_UK
@PKDCharity
@KidneyWales
@sharleneuk
@JulesMayes2
@DrMattGB
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In partnership with the RA's Patient Council, a summary of the annual report for patients, in plain English and with infographics has been developed
@FionaCLoud
@kidneycareuk
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Summary Session
#ukkw2019
CYCLE-HD: Improving cardiovascular health in patients with end stage renal disease using a structured programme of exercise – Dr James Burton
@drjamesburton
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The Renal Association, UK position statement on COVID-19 and ACE Inhibitor/Angiotensin Receptor Blocker use
@idasgupta7
@Roxytonin
@drpaddymark
@CharlieTomson
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New: Clinical guide for acute kidney injury in hospitalised patients with COVID-19 outside the
intensive care unit during the coronavirus pandemic released by
@NHSEngland
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The RA is delighted to award the 2018 Raine Award to
@_ajhamilton
The Raine Award Lecture will be presented at UKKW 2019. Read about Dr Alex Hamilton's work here
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🎆 Happy New Year from the UK Kidney Association! 🎉✨
We're excited for the year ahead - anticipating more events, enriching learning opportunities, enhanced membership benefits & incredible collaborations with our partners. 🙌
Get ready for an amazing journey with us in 2024!
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Guidance for clinicians with patients receiving immunosuppression treatment for autoimmune conditions of their native kidneys during COVID-19
@kidneydoc101
@megan_griffith1
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Winner of the Raine Award
@jennifer_s_lees
- a clinical lecturer
@UofGlasgow
- gives her talk at
#UKKW2022
plenary "CKD, cardiovascular disease & cancer: the scenic route" on research journeys & findings.
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Great news! 💉
All renal services should now ensure their local
#vaccination
teams are facilitating vaccination of
#ICHD
patients & other renal CEV groups asap.
For more info & resources to support vaccination programmes visit the RA website:
We're relieved to hear patients with serious kidney disease are set to be invited for the
#Covid19
vaccine within the next four weeks. If you are at stage 5 kidney disease, are on dialysis or have had a transplant you should be contacted by your healthcare team soon.
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COVID-19: Updated statement on renal specific guidance available here:
COVID-19: Renal specific guidance is being developed with input from renal services across the UK and Europe, commercial providers and patient organisations.
@BritishRenalSoc
@kidneycareuk
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New Clinical Practice Guidelines on Management of Blood Borne Viruses within the Haemodialysis Unit and Undernutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease have now been published . Thanks to the authors for their hard work
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📣 Guideline update 📣
The
#Vascular
Access for
#Haemodialysis
guideline is now available in an accessible style written by a multiprofessional team:
📖
🔹Variation in characteristics
🔹Importance of patient choice
🔹Individualised clinical approach
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🩺 Mark your calendars! 📅
The UK's most anticipated event for
#kidney
professionals is coming to Edinburgh, Scotland from 11-13 June 2024 for
#UKKidneyWeek
#UKKW2024
Stay tuned for updates & exciting announcements! 🏴
#Nephrology
#MedicalConference
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Now available: Peritoneal
#Dialysis
Academy Lectures
A series of videos with topics including:
•PD Eligibility
•PD
#catheters
•Prescribing for PD
•Infectious Complications
The PD Academy is the primary provider of education on
#PeritonealDialysis
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"There is no better time to get involved in research"
Dr Sharon Huish, Academic Dietitian & this year's recipient of the Donna Lamping Award, presents on overcoming PhD stereotypes & how to empower the multidisciplinary team for research success.
#UKKW2024
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📣 Just published! 📣
Our latest IgA vasculitis Guideline endorsed by
@RCPCHtweets
📖
Management of IgA vasculitis in children & young people 👇
Management of the associated complications 👇
@louise_oni
@BAPNnephrology
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The Renal Association Presidential Plaque passes from
@donalnhs
to
@grahamlipkin
under the watchful eye of
@idasgupta7
. Thanks to Donal for all his work driving the UK Renal Community forward, and good luck to Graham for the challenges ahead
#UKKW2018
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COVID 19 - BRS/RA toolkit on de-shielding is now available.
Contains clinician and patient facing advice and practical resources
@BritRenalSoc
@kidneycareuk
@NKF_UK
@BTStransplant
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Released today:
UPDATED minimising risk of transmission
#COVID19
in adult UK renal units
NEW Use of PPE in renal units suspected+/- positive
#COVID19
@BritRenalSoc
@ThinkKidneys
@kidneycareuk
@NKF_UK
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The Renal Association, UK position statement for patients: novel corona virus infection and the use of blood pressure medications
@kidneycareuk
@idasgupta7
@CharlieTomson
@Roxytonin
@drpaddymark
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Updated guidance for healthcare professionals on
#COVID19
#vaccination
in highly vulnerable people with
#kidneydisease
is now available.
🔹Enhanced precautions
🔹Available evidence
🔹
#Antibody
responses
🔹Awaited studies & further research
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📧 from RA &
@BritRenalSoc
today:
#NumberNeededtoVaccinate
(NNV) for
#ICHD
in order to prevent 1 hospital admission, ITU admission or death (next 2 months) is 16, 64 & 38 patients. Thanks Damien Ashby for the modelling.
Please RT
@grahamlipkin
@sharleneuk
@ThinkKidneys
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tess, a cherished partner & guiding light in the kidney community. Her dedication to advancing PKD research & improving patient care has left a lasting legacy. Her contributions will continue to inspire us all. She will be greatly missed.
💜With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved CEO, Tess Harris, peacefully on March 1, 2024.
A tireless advocate for PKD, her visionary leadership and dedication will forever inspire us.💜
Full statement:
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Don’t miss Raine Award winner
@jennifer_s_lees
giving the Raine Award Lecture at
#UKKW2022
Part of the plenary session in the main hall – we can’t wait to see you all in Birmingham!
Register now 👇
View the programme 👇
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It's the last day of
#ERA23
🇮🇹
Thanks
@ERAkidney
for a great conference!
Lots of interest in
🔹the
#Kidney
PREM
🔹how to use our
#AKI
& KRT data portals
🔹our latest disparities report on ethnicity 👇
🔗
& how to join our growing network of UKKA members.
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UKKW 2020 CANCELLED:
The UKKW team have made the decision to cancel the UKKW 2020 due to COVID-19. We want to thank everyone who has helped with the programme so far. We are looking at alternative, online ways to share abstracts. Further info via email.
@execbs
@BritRenalSoc
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