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This study sheds light on a critical issue: energy insecurity in hemodialysis units. Many dialysis centers rely on an unstable electrical grid, with current diesel backup solutions being…
Rationale & Objective: Hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney replacement therapy and has a significant environmental footprint, raising sustainability concerns as demand increases. This study…
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July 2025
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Martínez-Cadenas, R., Audije-Gil, J., Arenas, M., Vaquero, N., Portillo, J., Larkin, J., Fehintola, A., Ortiz, A., Duane, B.
AbstractObjectiveThis scoping review aims to map the social dimensions of kidney care pathways.IntroductionEnd-stage kidney disease places significant demands on patients, caregivers, healthcare…
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October 2025
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Anokye, R., Larkin, J., Fehintola, A., Eustace-Cook, J., Martínez-Cadenas, R., Duane, B., Johnston, B.
Project completed as part of the 2025 Hampshire Hospitals Green Team Competition.Project Team Members:Anja Templin (Clinical Matron, Theatres)Luke Hedges (Energy Manager)Setting / Patient Group:…
Watch to hear from Giovanna Dicandia and Dr. Shireen Kassam on how plant-based diets and lifestyle medicine can support kidney health and sustainability in clinical practice.Dr. Shireen Kassam –…
This case study outlines the implementation and impact of Theatre Badge Hats-reusable scrub caps with detachable name badges at Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Designed to…
Spent dialysate, a byproduct of hemodialysis, is traditionally discarded but holds significant potential for resource recovery within a circular economy framework. This literature review synthesizes…
Haemodialysis is one of the most water-intensive treatments in modern healthcare — but how can we make it more sustainable in regions already facing water stress?September's Kidney Care Susnet event…
BackgroundAs global temperatures continue to rise, the effects of ambient heat on acute kidney injury (AKI) are of growing concern. We used a novel nationwide electronic alert (e-alert) system to…
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March 2024
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Hajat, S., Casula, A., Murage, P., Omoyeni, D., Gray, T., Plummer, Z., Steenkamp, R., Nitsch, D.
Norwich Hand Unit Greener Surgery Project. This project was completed as part of the 2025 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) Green Team Competition but the Hand…
