Living with PKD During COVID-19
Published May 12, 2020 | In these unprecedented times, families across the globe are adapting their way of life to stay safe and healthy. Living with PKD during the COVID-19 pandemic can be even more challenging. Whether you're a transplant recipient, currently on...
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The PKD Foundation Blog is contributed to by PKD Foundation staff and members of our incredible community. Focused on bringing you important PKD and Foundation updates, our blogs cover advocacy initiatives; awareness events; education for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals; and updates from and for our researchers.
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Understanding Robotic Bilateral Nephrectomy
Published on June 18, 2024 | Patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), may know the surgical procedure, bilateral nephrectomy. A surgical procedure to remove both kidneys. But have you heard...
Spring PKD Advocacy Days Elevate Community’s Needs
Published on May 8, 2024 | This spring, the PKD Foundation and local advocates brought the needs of the polycystic kidney disease (PKD) community to Capitol Hill. Through two events, these...
How You Can Make a Difference on Virtual Advocacy Day 2024
Published March 8, 2024 | It's that time of year again. The PKD Foundation is excited to announce that registration is now open for Virtual Advocacy Day. On Tuesday, April 9, the entire PKD...
Understanding Trials on Ketogenic Diet Interventions for PKD
Published on November 20, 2023 | Each year, the PKD Foundation funds research grants and fellowships to increase understanding of the genetic and pathological processes involved in PKD and to...
New Legislation Offers $5,000 Tax Credit to Living Organ Donors
Published on November 1, 2023 | Today, Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC-02) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12) introduced the Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2023. If it passes, this legislation...
Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act Becomes Law
Published on October 3, 2023 | On Friday, September 22, 2023, President Biden signed the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (P.L. 118-140) into law. Through this...
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Published on June 18, 2024 | Patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), may know the surgical procedure, bilateral nephrectomy. ARead More -
Published on May 8, 2024 | This spring, the PKD Foundation and local advocates brought the needs of the polycysticRead More -
Published March 8, 2024 | It’s that time of year again. The PKD Foundation is excited to announce that registrationRead More -
Published on November 20, 2023 | Each year, the PKD Foundation funds research grants and fellowships to increase understanding of theRead More -
Published on November 1, 2023 | Today, Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC-02) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12) introduced the Living Organ DonorRead More -
Published on October 3, 2023 | On Friday, September 22, 2023, President Biden signed the Securing the U.S. Organ ProcurementRead More
