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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Managing Mental Health and PKD
Published on May 24, 2022 | May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With chronic illnesses, like ARPKD and ADPKD, mental health is an important factor of your overall care plan. Whether you're a...
Xenotransplantation: Animal to Human Transplants
Published on May 17, 2022 | Each year, tens of thousands of patients need organ transplants. However, the supply of available organs is much smaller than the demand. In order to combat the...
Virtual Advocacy Day 2022 Recap
Published on May 11, 2022 | On April 27, The PKD Foundation hosted Virtual Advocacy Day. This free event was open to every member of the PKD community—patient, caregiver, researcher, etc....
My Living Donor Journey: Craig Gile
Published on April 26, 2022 | For 30 years, Klee Kleber and Craig Gile have been friends. Like the estimated 600,000 adults in the United States, Klee has autosomal dominant polycystic kidney...
RideForPKD: Part I
Published on April 19, 2022 | When it comes to polycystic kidney disease, we all want to feel like we're making a difference. Some of join clinical trials, others volunteer with the Walk for PKD...
National Volunteer Week 2022
Published on April 12, 2022 | Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week 2022 on April 17-23! Volunteers are the heart of the PKD community, ensuring no one faces polycystic kidney disease...
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Published on May 24, 2022 | May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With chronic illnesses, like ARPKD and ADPKD, mentalRead More -
Published on May 17, 2022 | Each year, tens of thousands of patients need organ transplants. However, the supply ofRead More -
Published on May 11, 2022 | On April 27, The PKD Foundation hosted Virtual Advocacy Day. This free event wasRead More -
Published on April 26, 2022 | For 30 years, Klee Kleber and Craig Gile have been friends. Like the estimatedRead More -
Published on April 19, 2022 | When it comes to polycystic kidney disease, we all want to feel like we’reRead More -
Published on April 12, 2022 | Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week 2022 on April 17-23! Volunteers are theRead More