PKD News

Check out some of the top science, health and lifestyle stories affecting PKD patients and loves ones worldwide.

Research Shows Possible Cause of PKD: A newly-discovered protein may offer clues about the cause of the disease. MORE>

Riley's Debut Novel Highlights PKD: Author Jess Riley hopes her first book, Driving Sideways, will raise the awareness of PKD. MORE>

Carrington Wins CMT Award: Singer and comedian Rodney Carrington's win will lead to a $5,000 donation to the PKD Foundation. MORE>

Barista Donates Kidney to Customer: A Starbucks barista has donated a kidney to save a customer's life. MORE>

Singer's CD Will Benefit PKD Research: Lisa Ostrow loves a good challenge. MORE>

Cytotax Not Approved by FDA: A new drug called Cytotax that claims to treat PKD has not been approved by the FDA. MORE>

Genetic Discrimination Scores National Attention: New York Times article and PKD Foundation radio media tour shed light on critical issue. MORE>

Rural Patients May Wait Longer for Transplant: New study shows that transplant waits are longer for rural areas. MORE>

Former Doubles Partner Donates Kidney: Karla Hope and Leigh Hudson now share more than just an on-court connection. MORE>

Obesity May Up Transplant Wait: New study reports overweight patients may wait longer for a transplant. MORE>

In His Own Words: North Carolina man shares story of donating a kidney to save his wife's life. MORE>

2008 Research Announced: Learn about exciting PKD research taking place worldwide. MORE>

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Family Wishes
During the 2006 and 2007 holiday seasons, we asked PKD families just like yours to share their "wishes" for the future of PKD. Much to our surprise, wishes came pouring in. Now you can read these heartfelt wishes.