Research Highlights

Canada is home to a vibrant research community working to improve kidney health.

Stay up to date on the latest innovations through KidneyLink. Each week, we post plain language summaries of new research by Canadian investigators and teams.

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  • Study sheds light on hyperkalemia and emergency department visits

    September 10, 2025

  • Study sheds light on what kidney transplant recipients want to know

    August 28, 2025

  • LGBTQ+ perspectives on kidney transplant care highlight areas for improvement

    August 21, 2025

  • Which kidney medications are safe while breastfeeding?

    August 10, 2025

  • Low blood pressure after kidney transplant linked to poorer outcomes

    July 28, 2025

  • Wildfire smoke poses a serious hazard to hemodialysis patients

    July 15, 2025

  • Children who experience acute kidney injury face higher risk of future kidney problems

    June 30, 2025

  • Assessment of living donation program hints at ways to improve the process for donors

    June 25, 2025

  • Weight loss drug proves effective in hemodialysis patients with obesity

    June 18, 2025