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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Five things to know about preparing for transplant
When managing a chronic disease, like PKD, it is important to be your own best advocate. When preparing for a kidney transplant, being your own best advocate is critical to ensure your best...
Top five reasons to attend the 2018 PKD Connect Conference
Summer is coming up faster than you know, and along with it, the 2018 PKD Connect Conference! Formerly known as the PKD National Convention, PKD Connect Conference is our biennial conference that...
Chili Lime Shrimp from Cooking Well
Shrimp is always a delicious dish, but spicing it up with chili and lime turns it into the perfect entrée with a little zest and a lot of flavor. Our Marketing Specialist, Tierra Hogan, tried out...
Liver transplant evaluation, part 1
“It is going to be intense.” This is how my doctor described going through the liver transplant evaluation process. I had no idea what I was getting into because I didn’t have to go through this...
Do you know what’s in your food?
When it comes to managing your diet, it’s important to be aware of what goes into the foods you eat. For PKD patients in particular, eating real, wholesome foods is always better than indulging...
Polycystic liver disease patient shares experience with her disease
Polycystic liver disease (PLD) often goes hand in hand with PKD. We recently reached out to PKD community member and advocate Jenn Tompkins to share her experience as a PLD patient, how she has...
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In light of our exciting news about tolvaptan receiving FDA approval as the first ADPKD treatment, we reached out toRead More
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Today is a historic day in providing hope to patients with polycystic kidney disease. We are excited to announce thatRead More
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“I’d like to talk to you in person next month about a transplant.” I heard these words from my primaryRead More
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When managing a chronic disease, like PKD, it is important to be your own best advocate. When preparing for aRead More
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Summer is coming up faster than you know, and along with it, the 2018 PKD Connect Conference! Formerly known asRead More
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These few ingredients will pack a punch of flavor! Shrimp is always a delicious dish, but spicing it up withRead More