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 Genetic Testing: What to Know
Published on June 14, 2022 | With polycystic kidney disease, there is a 50% chance of passing the disease to children. Due to the high chance of passing PKD to future generations, many have...
ACN Spotlight: Lainie Esquivel
Published on June 7, 2022 | In order to advocate for our community, we formed the Advocacy Champions Network (ACN). The ACN connects advocates to their local legislators, helping further...
PKDCON 2022: Connecting Our Community
Published on May 31, 2022 | In the early 2000s, the PKD Connect Conference originated as the PKD Foundation National Convention. This educational event brings together every part of the PKD...
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....
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Published on June 14, 2022 | With polycystic kidney disease, there is a 50% chance of passing the disease toRead More
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Published on June 7, 2022 | In order to advocate for our community, we formed the Advocacy Champions Network (ACN).Read More
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Published on May 31, 2022 | In the early 2000s, the PKD Connect Conference originated as the PKD Foundation NationalRead More
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Published on May 24, 2022 | May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With chronic illnesses, like ARPKD and ADPKD, mentalRead More
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Published on May 17, 2022 | Each year, tens of thousands of patients need organ transplants. However, the supply ofRead More
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Published on May 11, 2022 | On April 27, The PKD Foundation hosted Virtual Advocacy Day. This free event wasRead More