Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Awareness

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Awareness

While PKD Awareness Day is officially September 4th, the NephU Community is promoting PKD Awareness during the entire month of September. Join us as we continue advocating for those affected by Polycystic Kidney Disease and work together to end PKD.

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Our Mission Is To Improve The Future Outcomes For Individuals With Kidney Disease & Other Related Conditions

We Provide The Latest Information & Resources Regarding Kidney Disease Topics:

PKD & Rare Kidney Diseases

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Anemia Due To CKD

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CKD & Related Comorbid Conditions

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Kidney Failure & Kidney Replacement Therapies

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Electrolyte Disorders

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Upcoming Webinars

Racial Disparities In Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Webinar September 28 from 12:00 pm

Watch a rebroadcast of this virtual panel discussion, led by nephrology experts, where you can hear about the racial disparities that exist in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.Read More

The Utility Of Clinical Genomics In Kidney Disease: International Perspectives – Part 2

Webinar October 6 from 12:00 pm

Join us for part 2 of this informative international webinar where Professor Andrew Mallett, nephrologist and clinical researcher (Australia), and Dr Hila Rasouly, research scientist and genetic counselor (USA), discuss clinical genomics and its applications in kidney disease, including genetic …Read More

Diet Management In Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD): Ketogenic Diet – Part 2

Webinar October 13 from 12:00 pm

Part 1 of this series described the fact that ADPKD is a metabolic reprogramming disease, which may benefit from novel diet strategies such as a ketogenic diet. Part 2 of this 3-part series will discuss and describe the use of …Read More

On-Demand Webinars

Archived Webinar – Polycystic Kidney Disease Research Past, Present & Future: Part 1

On-Demand Webinar September 24, 2021

Join Dr James Calvet and Dr Arlene Chapman, as you learn about the storied journey of the PKD research field.Read More

Archived Webinar – The Utility Of Clinical Genomics In Kidney Disease: International Perspectives – Part 1

On-Demand Webinar August 24, 2021

Genomics is beginning to have quite the impact in nephrology both regionally and globally. Learn more about this in this highly informative 2-part series!Read More

Archived Webinar – Hyponatremia: Association With Falls & Fractures

On-Demand Webinar August 19, 2021

In this informative on-demand webinar, Dr Joseph Verbalis reviews Hyponatremia and it’s link to falls and fractures.Read More

Recently Posted News

Kidney X Receiving Bipartisan Federal Support

Article September 27, 2021
Federal movement shows new, increased support for Kidney X and kidney care in general.Read More

Archived Webinar – Polycystic Kidney Disease Research Past, Present & Future: Part 1

On-Demand Webinar September 24, 2021
Join Dr James Calvet and Dr Arlene Chapman, as you learn about the storied journey of the PKD research field.Read More

Managing Long Haul Burnout

Article September 24, 2021
COVID-19 has had a resurgence in the delta variant, meaning burnout management is more important than ever.Read More