Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a debilitating hereditary condition in which fluid-filled sacs form and proliferate in the kidneys. Over time, the ...

A prolonged course of antibiotic therapy dramatically reduces the risk of recurrence in patients with renal cyst infections in the context of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes round, fluid-filled sacs called cysts to grow in your kidneys. These cysts can cause your kidneys to enlarge and function poorly. People with PKD can also ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder marked by the growth of many fluid-filled sacs (cysts) in your kidneys. These cysts can grow to replace normal kidney tissue over time, leading to ...

Their results indicated that cMET activity was inhibited, which in turn lowered the cell growth signals. Not only that, but according to the paper, the treatment appears also to have triggered a ...

MIT researchers including Robert Croy (left) and Bogdan Fedeles have discovered that a drug they originally developed as a potential cancer treatment may also hold promise in treating autosomal ...

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the most common form of polycystic kidney disease, can lead to kidney enlargement and eventual loss of function. The disease affects more than 12 ...

F inding out you have autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) can be a life-altering event, even if you haven’t yet experienced any symptoms. One of the most common genetic diseases, ...