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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The Best Ways to Prevent UTIs
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...
How the Future Focus Campaign Gives Hope
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...
Your Guide to the 2021 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...
The Driving Home A Cure For PKD Golf Tournament
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, this tournament unites the local PKD community in Memphis, Tennessee.
Oral Hygiene and Kidneys
Here’s why people with chronic kidney disease need to prioritize excellent oral care.
Advocating on PKD Awareness Day
Published on August 31, 2021 | Every year, there's one day dedicated to educating friends, families, and communities about PKD—PKD Awareness Day. And September 4th is just around the corner. As...
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Published on October 5, 2021 | Anyone can get a urinary tract infection (UTI), but having PKD can increase yourRead More -
Published on September 28, 2021 | PKD takes an enormous toll on the families it impacts. A PKD diagnosis canRead More -
Published on September 21, 2021 | The 2021 Walk for PKD is just around the corner! In hosting our firstRead More -
Over the past two decades, the Driving Home A Cure For PKD Golf Tournament has raised more than $1.5 millionRead More -
Here’s why people with chronic kidney disease need to prioritize excellent oral care.Read More -
Published on August 31, 2021 | Every year, there’s one day dedicated to educating friends, families, and communities about PKD—PKDRead More