Here is a round-up of the latest news from Think Kidneys and our partners interested in the prevention of avoidable acute kidney injury.
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This report describes the current position of AKI in England and provides a unique platform to guide improved service planning and delivery, leading to major patient and health economic benefits. Download the report here
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The Renal Association has released a position statement on COVID-19 and ACE Inhibitor/Angiotensin Receptor Blocker use. A version for patients is also available.
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The RCGP has launched new national guidance for post-discharge care following acute kidney injury. This has been based on collaboration between primary and secondary care and through national partnerships. The new guidance promotes tailored and timely discharge care for adults who have had a hospital admission complicated by AKI. In particular, it highlights a need to address poor outcomes following AKI for people with heart failure….
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Kidney Research UK are looking for keen walkers to support them to raise money to improve the lives of kidney patients. To find out more, follow this link: https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/get-involved/events/newcastlebridgeswalk
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Today is World Kidney Day! We thought this was a good time to release the Spring edition of the newsletter from the Renal Association’s quality improvement team and remind everyone, everywhere to Think Kidneys. Included in this issue – more information about World Kidney Day, a new strategic direction from the Renal Association’s President, Graham Lipkin, growing leadership skills across the multi-professional workforce with KQuIP, and work…
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