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Evaluating the protective role of a novel mitochondria-targeted hydrogen sulphide donor molecule aga

Lay Summary Kidney failure is on the rise, with 1 out of every 1000 Canadians currently on dialysis. Sadly, this number continues to increase by 5% each year. Half of these dialysis patients will die from complications of kidney failure within 5 years. Although kidney tran...

Multiomic characterization of chronic, active T cell-mediated rejection in pediatric kidney transpla

Lay Abstract For children with end-stage kidney failure, a kidney transplant is life-saving. Although there has been improvement in how long a transplant will last (graft survival), nearly 40% of children will lose their transplant within 10 years. This means that most chil...

Individualizing Pediatric Kidney Transplant Education with HELP (the Health Education and Learning

Lay Abstract Kidney transplant is the best therapy for children with end stage kidney disease. However, many families need more education about the transplant journey. While waiting for a transplant, patients go through complex medical testing that involves many healthcare ...

Factors influencing a woman’s decision to become a living kidney donor: How to mitigate potential c

Lay Abstract How to mitigate potential coercion Background: Given the substantial benefits of living donor kidney transplantation, there has been an emphasis on increasing living kidney donation rates in Canada and globally. While these efforts are critical and necessary, t...

KidneyCare Outreach: Strengthening care delivery for patients at high risk

Lay Abstract Background: Kidney disease affects 1 in 10 Canadians. Since it often starts slowly and develops over many years without any symptoms, the disease may not be detected until kidney function is quite low. Late referrals for specialized kidney care are a major pr...

Bioengineered Nanoparticles to Prevent Acute Kidney Injury

Co-Applicant(s): Dylan Burger Lay Abstract BACKGROUND: “Acute Kidney Injury” describes a serious medical condition involving the sudden loss of kidney function, associated with impaired ability to remove toxins from the body and control fluid balance. This condition com...

Self Management to Achieve Reduction in proTeinuria in IgA Nephropathy (SMART-IgAN)

Co-Applicant(s):  Ayub Akbari, Brendan McCormick, Caitlin Hesketh, David Massicotte-Azarniouch, Grace Fox, Sean Barbour, Stuart Nicholls, Todd Fairhead Lay Abstract Can self-management of blood pressure lead to better kidney outcomes for patients with IgA nephropathy? B...

Meet your mighty kidneys this Kidney Health Month

March is Kidney Health Month in Canada. If you haven’t yet considered the way your mighty kidneys impact your overall health, now is the time. Kidneys are often misunderstood and their value to overall health underestimated. Kidneys are vital organs with an important role, i...

Complaints Policy

Guiding Principles It is in the interest of all parties that complaints are dealt with promptly and resolved as quickly as possible. Review of complaints is fair, impartial and respectful to all parties. Complainants are advised of their options to escalate their complain...

Nutrition

What you eat has a direct effect on your kidneys, so your diet is a very important part of your treatment plan for chronic kidney disease.  Your dietary needs are unique to you, and they depend on a lot of factors, including your kidney function, your other medical conditions...

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