A physical therapist was shocked to learn that for her, some of her crucial organs had an expiration date. With proactive ...

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 ...

Polycystic kidney disease is a disorder in which several ... Imaging tests: Imaging tests like renal ultrasound uses ultrasonic waves to analyse the size and shape of the kidneys to identify ...

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 ...

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.

In some cases, imaging techniques such as ultrasound or radiographs ... some of the main types of familial kidney diseases in ...

A treatment for polycystic kidney disease(PKD), a leading cause of fatal kidney failure worldwide, has been identified by a research team led by Yale biochemist Craig Crews A treatment for ...

Before receiving a kidney transplant, patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease often undergo a nephrectomy. But there hasn’t been clear guidance on who’s a good candidate ...

ADPKD, or autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, can cause severe pain, headaches, and more problems. What can you do to feel better and stay active? Find exercise and diet tips ...