Start looking for answers here.
We understand how frustrating it can be to spend hours searching for answers. Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency is already rare enough! Here’s the spot where you can start your journey to answering your questions.
Note: Information on Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia may be included because these diseases are similar hemolytic anemias.
PKD-friendly Doctors
Thrive is both working on a list with the dream of connecting patients to PKD experts and seeking your help to grow this resource!
Videos
The video page has both personal stories and educational resources.
General Information

Patient and caregiver’s relationship with their hematologist can define the mood of this chronic disease. A new White Paper reveals how over 275 people affected by PK deficiency from 11 countries perceive their interactions with their doctor. Now in Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic.
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Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency 101
Living with PK deficiency – Quick Reference Guide (2021)
StatPearls Continuing Education – Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (2021)
Understanding Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency – Managing PK deficiency and moving forward (2021)
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency Through the Decade – 2010 to 2020 (2020)
Medscape webpage for Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (2019)
NORD webpage for Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (2019)
MedlinePlus webpage for Pyruvate kinase deficiency (2012)
Diagnosis & Genetics
Agios PK Deficiency Doctor Discussion Guide (2020)
FAQs about Rocket’s Gene Therapy Approach to PKD / Rocket Pharma (updated 2021)
What’s a Genome? / NIH
Caregivers & General Care
Caring for patients with PK deficiency (2020)
Monitoring your PK deficiency over time (2021)
Understanding Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency – Information for caregivers (2021)
Voice of the Patient Report – Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (2020)
Therapeutic Advances in Rare Disease Journal (2020)
Fast Facts for Patients and Supporters – Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (2018)
Pediatrics / Babies & Kids
KidsHealth information on Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (2020)
For Students
Agios / Quick Reference Guide for Teachers and Parents (2021)
NERGN / IFSPs, IEPs, and 504 Overview
Scholarly Articles
The scholarly articles page includes scientific research and studies.
Are we missing anything?
If you have a great PKD resource to add to our collection, please contact us at twpkdnonprofit@gmail.com with the title and a public link!