News

PKD Foundation advocate Valen Cover is set to take part in the Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2011, after being selected as one of five winners in the Astellas "Ride of a Lifetime" contest.

Check out the December edition of PKDnews for the latest news and updates at the PKD Foundation. PKDnews will provide you more information about how you can learn, connect and advocate.

In case you missed it, you can now view Dr. Howard Winokuer's webinar “Understanding Loss and Managing Grief” online.

Check out helpful nutrition tips from Kelly Welsh, PKD patient, renal dietitian and author of the Brilliant Eats cookbook.

What better way to celebrate the holidays then by giving a gift or sending a card that also benefits the organization dedicated to finding a treatment and a cure for PKD! We currently have two such opportunities available and the great news is they are both fabulous offers.

The Bombecks, who are strong advocates of the PKD Foundation and its programs, are no strangers to the effects of polycystic kidney disease. Matt Bombeck recently became the third person in the family to undergo a kidney transplant.

The FTC has released a statement  concerning an alleged organ donation scam.

A recent study from the NIH found six hemodialysis treatments per week improved left ventricular mass and overall physical health compared to conventional, three weekly dialysis therapy sessions.

Check out the November edition of PKDnews for the latest news and updates at the PKD Foundation. PKDnews will provide you more information about how you can learn, connect and advocate.

In our next webinar, Understanding Loss and Managing Grief, on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p. m. ET we’ll cover various aspects of loss and how you can manage some of the accompanying emotions.