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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A Breath of Fresh Air
Last July, I learned that the Renal Support Network was having its 9th Annual Essay Contest. The theme was “What hobby helps improve your quality of life and helps you forget the many challenges...
Positivity
Positivity, the “P” in my PKD! The power of positive thinking has no limits! Every morning when we wake up, we have the choice to be positive, happy, and grateful or to get up on the other side...
A+ for the Affordable Care Act
At the end of every PKD Educational Seminar I have attended, there was always one question that broke my heart. A mother or father would raise a hand and say: “I am afraid, for health insurance...
Positivity – Knowledge – Determination
“This is one of the best diseases to have as it is slow progressing and you should not be affected until your late 40’s to early 50’s,” said my pediatric nephrologist. I vividly remember sitting...
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With my 10-year kidney transplant anniversary this coming Monday, I thought it would be fun to take a walk downRead More
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Determination, the “D” in my PKD! Because so many members of my family grapple with PKD, or have died fromRead More
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Last July, I learned that the Renal Support Network was having its 9th Annual Essay Contest. The theme was “WhatRead More
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Positivity, the “P” in my PKD! The power of positive thinking has no limits! Every morning when we wake up,Read More
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At the end of every PKD Educational Seminar I have attended, there was always one question that broke my heart.Read More