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Understanding Robotic Bilateral Nephrectomy
Published on June 18, 2024 | Patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), may know the surgical procedure, bilateral nephrectomy. A surgical procedure to remove both kidneys. But have you heard of robotic bilateral nephrectomy? Traditionally, a bilateral...
Understanding Trials on Ketogenic Diet Interventions for PKD
Published on November 20, 2023 | Each year, the PKD Foundation funds research grants and fellowships to increase understanding of the genetic and pathological processes involved in PKD and to accelerate the development of potential therapies for PKD patients. In...
5 Powerful Updates to the ADPKD Registry
Published on August 3, 2023 | In 2019, the PKD Foundation launched the ADPKD Registry, the first national patient-centered registry for people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Four years later, the Registry has successfully opened much-needed...
Why Did the FALCON Clinical Trial End?
Published on May 23, 2023 | On May 10, the ongoing FALCON clinical trial was terminated early. FALCON is a Phase 3 clinical study evaluating the effectiveness and safety of bardoxolone methyl (an oral investigational drug) in patients with ADPKD. The study aimed...
Meet the 2023 Kaplan Award Winner
Published on January 31, 2023 | In 2002, the PKD Foundation and the International Society of Nephrology established the Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize for Advancement In the Understanding of Polycystic Kidney Disease, also known as the Kaplan Award....
Research Spotlight: Harold Aukema, Ph.D.
Published on July 19, 2022 | Harold Aukema, Ph.D., University of Manitoba (Co-Funded by PKD Foundation of Canada) How did you first get involved in PKD research? Harold Aukema: When I was a graduate student, our lab acquired one of the first models of PKD...
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Published on June 18, 2024 | Patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), may know the surgical procedure, bilateral nephrectomy. ARead More -
Published on November 20, 2023 | Each year, the PKD Foundation funds research grants and fellowships to increase understanding of theRead More -
Published on August 3, 2023 | In 2019, the PKD Foundation launched the ADPKD Registry, the first national patient-centered registryRead More -
Published on May 23, 2023 | On May 10, the ongoing FALCON clinical trial was terminated early. FALCON is aRead More -
Published on January 31, 2023 | In 2002, the PKD Foundation and the International Society of Nephrology established the LillianRead More -
Published on July 19, 2022 | Harold Aukema, Ph.D., University of Manitoba (Co-Funded by PKD Foundation of Canada) HowRead More
