"My name is Ciara ("Kee-ra") and I'm a Registered Holistic Nutritionist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with a real passion for kidney health. I was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) at 17, halfway through my final year of high school. The disease is prevalent in my family and I knew there...
Harold Aukema, Ph.D., University of Manitoba (Co-Funded by PKD Foundation US)
Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's July e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.
"Even though I dislike writing, I would like to share these results to give hope to other people with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). About 15 years ago, I had a scan because of acute appendicitis. The scan also revealed many polyps and cysts."
Keto can be amazing but isn't right for everyone. In order to further validate their observations, their kidney-safe ketogenic approach will be put to the test in an upcoming clinical trial in Toronto, led by Dr. York Pei. Jessianna Saville shares details about this trial, why it is an exciting...
Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's June e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.
PKD Foundation of Canada's Edmonton Chapter Coordinator, Sonia Chies, has become well-versed in running DIY fundraisers! Read more to learn about her most recent fundraising activities.
Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's May e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.
If polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is caused by a genetic mutation, and family members have the same mutation, why are some family members more severely affected than others? Dr. Lanktree discusses what we can learn about autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) by examining affected families.
"My name is Judith, I am 35 years old, I live in Quebec and I have polycystic kidney disease (PKD). I am of Quebec and American origin."