Watch this webinar about medications and kidney health for people with PKD. Learn about pain medications, NSAIDs, supplements, cold medicines, medication safety, kidney function, eGFR, and questions to ask your pharmacist or healthcare team.
Watch Dr. Marie Trudel explain new research into autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), including a potential new treatment target that may help slow kidney cyst growth in the future.
Confused about what to eat with PKD? Watch this practical webinar with registered dietitian Emily Campbell to learn how to choose kidney-friendly foods, read labels with confidence, and make grocery shopping easier.
The PKD Foundation of Canada presented our 5th annual virtual PKD Summit on Nov 5 & 6, 2025. Sessions included PKD nutrition that fits your life, family planning with PKD, living with the unknown when you have PKD (mental health session), exercise and PKD, the Transplant Wellness Program from the...
Our 2025 virtual PKD Patient Forum for Atlantic Canada featured a regional nephrologist sharing information and answering questions about Jinarc / tolvaptan for ADPKD, along with a regional PKD patient sharing the story of her personal journey with ADPKD and tolvaptan.
Watch this special roundtable discussion with Dr. Matthew Lanktree, Nephrologist, and Nick Ashawasega, ADPKD patient, where we explore the basics of genetic counselling and testing for PKD.
For many people with PKD, the emotional side of the disease may be as challenging, and sometimes more, when compared to the physical side. Dr. Gavril Hercz brings a rare perspective as both a kidney specialist and psychotherapist.
Watch this inspiring 1-hour roundtable featuring the voices of four diverse PKD patients who have stepped up as patient partners - using their lived experiences to influence research, improve care, and advocate for meaningful change across Canada.
Join registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell for a fun and informative cooking session focused on plant-based eating for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). You’ll learn why plant-based proteins—like tofu, lentils, and edamame can be a powerful part of a kidney-friendly diet, and how to make them tasty and...
Every day, people in Canada wait for a life-changing kidney transplant, but not everyone gets the chance. Living donors can make an incredible difference - but there are big barriers standing in the way. Why is it still so hard for patients to find a match? What challenges do donors...