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November 2020 PKD e-News

Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's November e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.

October 2020 PKD e-News

Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's October e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.

Experience of People with ADPKD with Ketogenic Diets: Feasibility and Effects | Webinar Video

Recently, the Weimbs laboratory has published the first evidence that induction of ketosis via ketogenic diet or intermittent fasting ameliorates disease progression in animal models of polycystic kidney disease. Due to their common use for weight control or for other health benefits, ADPKD patients may already have experimented with ketogenic...

How to Maximize Your Support This Giving Season

2020 has been a difficult year for many of us, including the charitable sector and the PKD Foundation of Canada. With event cancellations, funding shortfalls and increased need for support, now more than ever, you have the opportunity to make an even bigger impact with your support. With the tips...

I'm Thankful For... | PKD Mind Matters

2020 was a challenging year on many fronts. It's important for us to recognize what we are thankful for, and to keep that at the forefront of our minds when times get tough.

September 2020 PKD e-News

Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's September e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.

Shealeen Boyce, St-Eustache QC | Voices of PKD

I was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in 1996 at the age of 35. There is no history of PKD on either side of my family, so I have what is called a mutation. Both my children have tested negative for PKD, so that is a huge relief as the disease...