Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) affects 600,000 Americans and 12.5 million children and adults, worldwide. There is no treatment or cure, but there is hope.
IMPORTANT MEDICAL UPDATE! Tolvaptan Not Ready for PKD: Despite FDA approval of Tolvaptan for hyponatremia (low level of salt in the blood), PKD experts strongly discourage the off-label use of Tolvaptan for PKD until the results of ongoing clinical studies provide definitive information regarding safety and effectiveness. Read more.
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Transplant Doc Provides Hope to Millions: Robert Montgomery, MD, shares his views on pioneering exciting new transplant techniques in a special interview with the PKD Foundation. Read the article.
Advocate for PKD in Your Community: The PKD Foundation is calling on volunteer groups from Chapters to visit with Senators and Representatives (and their staffs) during the August Congressional Recess. Your help is needed on two important policy issues! Learn more and get involved.
Get the 4-1-1 on Dialysis: View a FREE archived webinar on dialysis from June 9. Learn more and watch it now. _____________________ Share Your Story and Raise Awareness of PKD: We're looking for patients to share their stories with the media! Interested? Please click here to fill out a short survey.