News | PKD Foundation

ARPKD Patient Lyndon Baty Featured in Sports Illustrated, "A Boy and His Bot"
July 29, 2011 | ARPKD

When ARPKD patient Lyndon Baty's body started to reject his kidney transplant, it was impossible for him to attend classes with his friends. But Lyndon and his parents found a way. And now, thanks to a robot, Lyndon's dreaming even bigger: he wants to be a sportscaster.

Back by Popular Demand: ARPKD Children's Art Holiday Cards
November 08, 2010 | ARPKD , Inspiration

We are excited to bring back our ARPKD children's art holiday card, just in time for the holiday season. Order yours today!

New Study Shows Promise for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis of ARPKD
June 17, 2010 | ARPKD

Researchers have developed a reliable method for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of ARPKD using single–cell MDA products for PKHD1 haplotyping, according to a study in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics.

ARPKD Webinar Highlights Advances, Offers Hope
October 01, 2009 | ARPKD , Tips , Education
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. Those who watched the live webinar on ARPKD got an outstanding education from ARPKD expert Lisa Guay Woodford, MD, of the University of Alabama Birmingham.