by Sydney Johnston | Feb 14, 2023 | Transplantation
Published on February 14, 2023 | Since 1998, February 14 has been observed as National Donor Day. Beyond sending valentines, this day is dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Donation an organ or tissue is one of the...
by Sydney Johnston | Jan 19, 2023 | Education, Transplantation
Published on January 17, 2023 | If you have PKD, your nephrology team may one day recommend that you be evaluated for a kidney transplant. Here’s what New Orleans nephrologists Zohreh Soltani, M.D., of Ochsner Medical Center, and Siddhartha Bajracharya, M.D., of...
by Sydney Johnston | Apr 26, 2022 | Transplantation
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 disease (ADPKD). And Craig’s remained a steadfast friend on his...
by Sydney Johnston | Sep 15, 2020 | Awareness, Transplantation
Published September 15, 2020 | With an ADPKD diagnosis, there’s more than a 50% chance a patient will develop kidney failure by age 50. Dialysis or a kidney transplant is the only treatment option once a person has kidney failure. Choosing to pursue a...
by PKD Foundation Staff | Feb 13, 2020 | Awareness, Q and A, Transplantation
Published February 13, 2020 Earlier this week, we spoke to Dwight about the part he played in helping Kari find a kidney donor. Today, in honor of National Donor Day on February 14, we’re sharing Kari’s incredible story. PKDF: What is your PKD story and how did...
by PKD Foundation Staff | Feb 11, 2020 | Awareness, Q and A, Transplantation
Published February 11, 2020 Observed every year on February 14th, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ donation. It is also a day to recognize our loved ones who have given the gift of donation, have received a donation, are...
