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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PKD Will Not Beat Me
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Challenge Accepted
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Hello Hope
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Germaphobe
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32 Candles
During the silent moment prior to blowing out my birthday candles, I always think of the reality that I was not expected to see my 19th birthday. Also, that it is a true miracle I have turned 32...
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PKD Will Not Beat Me is my motto, my mission and my passion. It’s how I stand up to ourRead More
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When diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), facing and overcoming challenges are part of the disease. This month, the PKDRead More
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