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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Mexican Layer Dip from Cooking Well
Cinco De Mayo is tomorrow, and we have the perfect recipe that will help you get a little festive. Our Mexican layer dip from Cooking Well is a low calorie, simple and delicious recipe that will...
A treatment for ADPKD: long awaited, finally arrived
We reached out to Honorable Karen Thurman, a former member of the U. S. House of Representatives, to hear her journey on dealing with PKD in her family. Karen also shares her thoughts on the news...
My best friend is giving me the gift of life: A transplant Q&A
We're ending on a high note as Donate Life Month draws to a close: our very own Senior Director of Community Fundraising, Sue Full, has been approved as a transplant match for best friend and...
How we reached the first ADPKD treatment
In light of our exciting news about tolvaptan receiving FDA approval as the first ADPKD treatment, we reached out to Benjamin Cowley Jr., M.D. to explain how we reached this amazing milestone....
Breaking news: FDA approves first treatment for ADPKD
Today is a historic day in providing hope to patients with polycystic kidney disease. We are excited to announce that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval of JYNARQUE™...
Liver transplant evaluation, part 2
“I’d like to talk to you in person next month about a transplant.” I heard these words from my primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) specialist over the phone in December when I was hospitalized...
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“You received your treatment for PKD when you received my kidney. Instead of moving on and focusing on your life,Read More
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The announcement of our first FDA-approved treatment for ADPKD is not only a major success for PKD patients, but alsoRead More
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Dr. David Baron, PKD Foundation Chief Scientific Officer Our very own Dr. David Baron shares his personal background with PKD,Read More
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Cinco De Mayo is tomorrow, and we have the perfect recipe that will help you get a little festive. OurRead More
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We reached out to Honorable Karen Thurman, a former member of the U. S. House of Representatives, to hear herRead More
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We’re ending on a high note as Donate Life Month draws to a close: our very own Senior Director ofRead More