They told me that my spleen would heal—but unrelated to the accident, based on the scans, they suspected that I might have polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and suggested that I consult a kidney ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder whereby a large number of cysts develop primarily within the kidneys, but also in other organs. PKD can be autosomal dominant (one mutated ...

With total kidney volume being the most recommended clinical scoring system for polycystic kidney disease, it can be a problem if patients aren't getting theirs measured. David Charytan ...

A new technique for treating polycystic kidney disease has been identified by researchers at The University of Manchester and UCL. Published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, the ...

A team of geneticists from Rutgers University has made a discovery that could lead to new therapies for polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder affecting over 12.4 million people ...

For patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder that ravages the waste-removing organ with cysts, dialysis and transplantation are among the only treatments. More than ...