Patients receiving significant amount of immunosuppression prior to kidney transplantation should be counseled on these malignancy risks, according to investigators.
An analysis of US data revealed that patients with end-stage kidney disease admitted to a hospital on a weekend vs a weekday are 8% more likely to die in the hospital.
Testing for coronary heart disease before kidney transplantation is common practice, but may not be warranted for all patients, according to investigators.