by Sydney Johnston | Oct 5, 2021 | Knowledge, Living with PKD
Published on October 5, 2021 | Anyone can get a urinary tract infection (UTI), but having PKD can increase your risk of UTIs. One reason is that kidney cysts are prone to infection, allowing bacteria to build up and affect the urinary tract. Symptoms of UTIs include...
by Sydney Johnston | Sep 28, 2021 | Awareness
Published on September 28, 2021 | PKD takes an enormous toll on the families it impacts. A PKD diagnosis can be overwhelming—full of questions, fears, and uncertainties. Because it’s a genetic disease, PKD can affect generation after generation in a family. In...
by Sydney Johnston | Sep 25, 2021 | Awareness, Walk for PKD
Published on September 21, 2021 | The 2021 Walk for PKD is just around the corner! In hosting our first fully virtual Walk last year, we learned a lot. And although we’re continuing with a virtual event again this year, things will be better than ever. As we...
by Sydney Johnston | Sep 14, 2021 | DIY for PKD, Fundraise Your Way
Published on September 14, 2021 | Over the past two decades, the Driving Home A Cure For PKD Golf Tournament has raised more than $1.5 million for research and education programs to help improve the lives of those affected by PKD. Organized by Karyn and Jerry Waxman,...
by Sydney Johnston | Sep 8, 2021 | Education, Living with PKD
Published on September 7, 2021 | What’s the connection between oral hygiene and kidneys? Many people with chronic kidney disease also have gum (or periodontal) disease. The good news is that increased attention to dental hygiene can keep your teeth, gums, and...
