Hyperparathyroidism Linked to Kidney Graft Dysfunction in Children
Study findings suggest strict PTH control might help preserve kidney graft function in children.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Pretransplant Immunosuppression for Glomerulonephritis Ups Malignancy Risk
Patients receiving significant amount of immunosuppression prior to kidney transplantation should be counseled on these malignancy risks, according to investigators.
Weekend Admissions Up In-Hospital Death Risk in ESKD Population
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.
High-Risk APOL1 Genotype Ups Kidney Failure Risk
Black patients without high-risk APOL1 alleles did not have higher risks for kidney failure.
Kidney Transplant Recipients Do Not Benefit From Infliximab Induction
Reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha production using infliximab induction did not improve clinical outcomes in kidney transplant recipients.
Coronary Heart Disease Testing Before Kidney Transplantation May Be Unwarranted
Testing for coronary heart disease before kidney transplantation is common practice, but may not be warranted for all patients, according to investigators.
Revised Policy Set to Improve Kidney Transplant Waitlist Time for Black Candidates
The OPTN policy revision may increase some Black kidney candidates’ total waiting time, which is a major factor in their transplant priority for organ offers.
Stone Treatment in Kidney Grafts Characterized
An antegrade approach is associated with superior stone-free rates, according to a recent meta-analysis.
Post-Transplant Anemia Tied With Adverse Kidney, Cardiovascular Outcomes
According to investigators, it is crucial to find the underlying causes of post-transplant anemia and to treat all reversible causes.
Transplant Outcomes Mixed After New Kidney Allocation System Implemented
Kidney transplantation access increased for some groups, but so did the kidney discard rate.
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