Kidney Treatment To Change So As To Reduce Deaths

The video highlights the critical importance of kidneys, sharing a personal story of survival from acute kidney injury. It discusses NHS guidance, revealing that many deaths could be prevented with better detection and care. The symptoms of kidney injury are often nonspecific, making detection challenging. The financial impact on the NHS is significant, costing more than some cancers combined. Public perception often underestimates kidney importance, but new guidelines aim to save lives and reduce costs.

What role do kidneys play in the human body as described in the text?

What measures are suggested to improve the detection and treatment of acute kidney injury?