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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At my hospital I have been collecting inpatient mortality data for non-elective admissions, for over two years now and I’m able to compare mortality rates for patients with and without AKI. I suspect a similar aim of the UK Renal Registry and Think Kidney’s AKI programme is to provide similar data for hospitals and regions. One aspect that I have found interesting is that in the…
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