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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World Kidney Day: Know Your Kidneys
Published on March 11, 2021 | Established in 2006, World Kidney Day, the second Thursday in March, is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys. Kidneys are...
The Living Donor Protection Act: What You Need to Know
Published on March 9, 2021 | More than ever, living donors are coming forward and generously volunteering to give the gift of life to hundreds of PKD patients across America. These living donors...
Talking to Kids About PKD
Published on March 2, 2021 | As a parent, you may struggle with how and when to talk about PKD in your family. While every child and family is different, Gillian Mayersohn, Psy.D., a pediatric...
Researcher Spotlight: Venkata Vivek Reddy Palicharla, Ph.D.
Published on February 23, 2021 Venkata Vivek Reddy Palicharla, Ph.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center How did you first get involved in PKD research? Vivek: I started my...
How To Be a Citizen Advocate for PKD Issues
Published on February 16, 2021 | Just last month, a new U.S. Congress was seated with more than 60 first-term members and a renewed sense of duty and optimism for crafting legislation for the...
National Donor Day: My Kidney Donation Story Pt. 2
Published on February 12, 2021 | Observed every February 14th, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye, and tissue donation. In honor of National...
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Published on March 11, 2021 | Established in 2006, World Kidney Day, the second Thursday in March, is a globalRead More -
Published on March 9, 2021 | More than ever, living donors are coming forward and generously volunteering to give theRead More -
Published on March 2, 2021 | As a parent, you may struggle with how and when to talk about PKDRead More -
Published on February 23, 2021 Venkata Vivek Reddy Palicharla, Ph.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center How did youRead More -
Published on February 16, 2021 | Just last month, a new U.S. Congress was seated with more than 60 first-termRead More -
Published on February 12, 2021 | Observed every February 14th, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness and educationRead More
