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January 12, 2010
Presented by Theodore Steinman, MD
In a free webinar January 12, Dr. Steinman walked participants through some of the main causes of pain associated with PKD, as well as some of the “associated symptoms” the kidney issues can cause. During the one-hour webinar, hosted by the PKD Foundation, Dr. Steinman also shared thoughts on techniques used to reduce pain. Dr. Steinman, a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, promotes limiting the use medications if possible - first opting for various exercises and corrective posture techniques to alleviate pain.
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What Every Family Needs to Know About ARPKD
October 27, 2009
Presented by Lisa Guay Woodford, MD
For families faced with an Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD) diagnosis, gathering as much information as possible is key to dealing with the disease. In this webinar, Dr. Guay Woodford guides participants through the basics of the disease as well as outlining advances on the horizon.
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Dialysis Webinar
June 9, 2009
Presented by Benjamin Cowley, Jr.
As part of the PKD Foundation's new patient education program, you can learn all the ins and outs of dialysis in a free webinar! The webinar features general information about dialysis, discussion of the different types of dialysis available and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle while on dialysis.
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Kidney Transplantation Webinar
March 17, 2009
Presented by Dr. Robert Montgomery
On Valentine's Day 2009, this man accomplished a modern-day miracle. Dr. Robert Montgomery's team at Johns Hopkins University performed a 12-person Kidney transplantation. And on March 17th, he hosted a FREE online webinar to cover the ins and outs of kidney transplantation.
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Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy
January 2009
Presented by Kelly Welsh
The second in our series of free webinars featured Renal Dietitian, PKD patient, wife and mother, Kelly Welsh, who explained what foods are good and those to avoid for someone with compromised kidney function.
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Basics of PKD Webinar
October 2008
Presented by Dr. Ron Perrone
Nearly 1,000 people from across the US and more than 25 countries around the world took part in our first educational webinar. Dr. Ron Perrone of Tufts University Medical Center guided participants through a wide range of PKD topics.
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