Anatomy Of Illness

Polycystic Kidney Disease: What do a Polish King and an American playwright have in common? What are the symptoms of PKD, and how do we treat it? In this episode, we delve into the history, symptoms, and causes of PKD. Tune in to find out more!

 

Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ 

 

PKD Foundation (US): https://pkdcure.org/ 

PKD Charity (UK): https://pkdcharity.org.uk/ 

PKD Australia: https://pkdaustralia.org/ 

 

References:

https://pkdaustralia.org/a-history-of-polycystic-kidney-disease/ 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26913889/ 

https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/pkhd1/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/5310 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532934/ 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20352820 

https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2004/05/09/neil-simon-his-press-agent-and-the-kidney-they-have-in-common/31664719007/ 

https://www.statnews.com/2017/09/08/kidney-donor-transplant-dialysis/ 

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