Kidney Transplantation Enables Recovery of Hemoglobin Levels
In a study of kidney transplant recipients, mean hemoglobin levels rose from 10.69 g/dL prior to transplantation to 14.45 g/dL at 1 year after transplantation.
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Managing Electrolyte Imbalances in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hyperparathyroidism commonly persist after kidney transplant surgery.
Timely Parathyroidectomy Urged in KTRs With Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroidectomies for kidney transplant recipients with hyperparathyroidism should be timely and without removal of too much parathyroid hormone to avoid steep drops in intact parathyroid hormone, according to investigators.
Survival After Pediatric Kidney Transplant Drastically Improved
Survival up from 1970-1985 to 2005-2015 mainly due to drop in deaths from CV causes, infections.
Virtual Cross-Matching May Speed Kidney Transplant Process
Cold ischemia time for donor kidneys reduced after implementation of virtual cross-matching program.
Binder Safely Improves Hyperkalemia in Transplant Recipients
In a small study, use of the potassium binder sodium zirconium cyclosilicate in transplant recipient did not appear to compromise immunosuppression with tacrolimus.
Economic Burden of Kidney Transplant Graft Failure Quantified
For average patient, graft failure will impose medical costs of $78,079 and loss of 1.66 QALYs.
Promoting Mixed Chimerism Promising in Kidney Transplants
Complete or partial immunosuppressive drug withdrawal without rejection achieved in some.
Lower Post-Donation Renal Function Raises ESRD Risk in Living Kidney Donors
Study findings support early post-donation serum creatinine monitoring.
Kidney Paired Donation Outcomes Similar to Those of Other LDK Transplants
In a study, nationalized kidney paired donation resulted in similar outcomes compared with control living donor kidney transplant recipients.
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