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View article: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Tolerability and Efficacy of Maribavir vs. Valganciclovir for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Prophylaxis in High-Risk Kidney Transplant Recipients: Study Protocol
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Tolerability and Efficacy of Maribavir vs. Valganciclovir for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Prophylaxis in High-Risk Kidney Transplant Recipients: Study Protocol Open
View article: Process Variation in Liver, Kidney, and Pancreas Transplantation: A Multicenter Evaluation From the Consortium for the Holistic Assessment of Risk in Transplant
Process Variation in Liver, Kidney, and Pancreas Transplantation: A Multicenter Evaluation From the Consortium for the Holistic Assessment of Risk in Transplant Open
Background. Transplant center processes for determining candidacy are complex, poorly documented, ambiguous, and variable across centers. Opaque and nonstandardized transplant processes can compromise data collection and lead to inconsiste…
View article: Donor-derived cell-free DNA significantly improves rejection yield in kidney transplant biopsies
Donor-derived cell-free DNA significantly improves rejection yield in kidney transplant biopsies Open
View article: Therapeutic needs in solid organ transplant recipients: The American Society of Transplantation patient survey
Therapeutic needs in solid organ transplant recipients: The American Society of Transplantation patient survey Open
View article: Secular trends in cytomegalovirus risk and outcomes by race: A 10-year longitudinal study in adult kidney transplant recipients
Secular trends in cytomegalovirus risk and outcomes by race: A 10-year longitudinal study in adult kidney transplant recipients Open
Background and aim: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) remains a critical post-transplant opportunistic infection despite significant advancements in monitoring and therapy. The impact of African-American (AA) race on CMV risk and outcomes has been ins…
View article: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Impact of Conversion to LCP Tacrolimus on Neurologic Toxicities in Liver Transplant Recipients
Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Impact of Conversion to LCP Tacrolimus on Neurologic Toxicities in Liver Transplant Recipients Open
Background/Aims Neurotoxicity is commonly seen in liver transplant (LT) patients receiving tacrolimus. We sought to determine the impact of LCP tacrolimus on neurologic toxicity in LT recipients. Methods This single‐center, semiblinded, pa…
View article: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Tolerability and Efficacy of Maribavir vs. Valganciclovir for CMV Prophylaxis in High-Risk Kidney Transplant Recipients: Study Protocol (Maribavir IIR)
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Tolerability and Efficacy of Maribavir vs. Valganciclovir for CMV Prophylaxis in High-Risk Kidney Transplant Recipients: Study Protocol (Maribavir IIR) Open
Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection remains a significant problem in kidney transplantation despite advances in screening, monitoring, therapeutics, and management. Although universal prophylaxis with antiviral therapy has signific…
View article: Multifaceted Intervention to Improve Graft Outcome Disparities in African American Kidney Transplants (MITIGAAT Study): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Multifaceted Intervention to Improve Graft Outcome Disparities in African American Kidney Transplants (MITIGAAT Study): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background The outcome disparities for African American recipients of kidney transplant is a public health issue that has plagued the field of transplant since its inception. Based on national data, African American recipients have nearly …
View article: Acute Kidney Injury and Subsequent Kidney Failure With Replacement Therapy Incidence in Older Adults With Advanced CKD: A Cohort Study of US Veterans
Acute Kidney Injury and Subsequent Kidney Failure With Replacement Therapy Incidence in Older Adults With Advanced CKD: A Cohort Study of US Veterans Open
In this national cohort, advanced age was protective against incident KFRT but not death. This is likely explained by the high frequency of deaths observed in this population (51.1%). Nonetheless, AKI and younger age are substantial risk f…
View article: Multifaceted Intervention to Improve Graft Outcome Disparities in African American Kidney Transplants (MITIGAAT Study): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Multifaceted Intervention to Improve Graft Outcome Disparities in African American Kidney Transplants (MITIGAAT Study): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The outcome disparities for African American recipients of kidney transplant is a public health issue that has plagued the field of transplant since its inception. Based on national data, African American recipients have nearly…
View article: Use of LCP-Tacrolimus (LCPT) in Kidney Transplantation: A Delphi Consensus Survey of Expert Clinicians
Use of LCP-Tacrolimus (LCPT) in Kidney Transplantation: A Delphi Consensus Survey of Expert Clinicians Open
BACKGROUND LCPT (Envarsus XR®) is a common once-daily, extended-release oral tacrolimus formulation used in kidney transplantation. However, there are minimal evidence-based recommendations regarding optimal dosing and treatment in the de …
View article: Electronic health record-enabled routine assessment of medication adherence after solid organ transplantation: the time is now
Electronic health record-enabled routine assessment of medication adherence after solid organ transplantation: the time is now Open
View article: Collaborative peri-transplant management of volume status, hypertension, and immunosuppression: enhancing kidney transplants for better outcomes
Collaborative peri-transplant management of volume status, hypertension, and immunosuppression: enhancing kidney transplants for better outcomes Open
View article: Impact of obesity on the conversion of immediate‐release tacrolimus to extended‐release tacrolimus in kidney transplant recipients
Impact of obesity on the conversion of immediate‐release tacrolimus to extended‐release tacrolimus in kidney transplant recipients Open
Outcomes analyzing conversion from IR‐tacrolimus (IR) to LCP‐tacrolimus (LCP) in obesity are limited. This was a retrospective longitudinal cohort study of patients converted from IR to LCP from June 2019 to October 2020. Primary outcomes …
View article: Defining the Need for Causal Inference to Understand the Impact of Social Determinants of Health: A Primer on Behalf of the Consortium for the Holistic Assessment of Risk in Transplantation (CHART)
Defining the Need for Causal Inference to Understand the Impact of Social Determinants of Health: A Primer on Behalf of the Consortium for the Holistic Assessment of Risk in Transplantation (CHART) Open
Objective: This study aims to introduce key concepts and methods that inform the design of studies that seek to quantify the causal effect of social determinants of health (SDOH) on access to and outcomes following organ transplant. Backgr…
View article: Results of a multicenter cluster-randomized controlled clinical trial testing the effectiveness of a bioinformatics-enabled pharmacist intervention in transplant recipients
Results of a multicenter cluster-randomized controlled clinical trial testing the effectiveness of a bioinformatics-enabled pharmacist intervention in transplant recipients Open
View article: The expanded role of the transplant pharmacist: A 10-year follow-up
The expanded role of the transplant pharmacist: A 10-year follow-up Open
View article: Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Severe Hypoglycemia Associated with Sulfonylurea Use for Type 2 Diabetes among Veterans
Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Severe Hypoglycemia Associated with Sulfonylurea Use for Type 2 Diabetes among Veterans Open
View article: A Randomized Control Trial Testing a Medication Safety Dashboard in Veteran Transplant Recipients
A Randomized Control Trial Testing a Medication Safety Dashboard in Veteran Transplant Recipients Open
Introduction Medication errors, adverse events, and nonadherence in organ transplant recipients are common and can lead to suboptimal outcomes. A medication safety dashboard was developed to identify issues in medication therapy. Research …
View article: Long-term Outcomes Following a Comprehensive Quality Assurance and Process Improvement Endeavor to Minimize Opioid Use After Kidney Transplant
Long-term Outcomes Following a Comprehensive Quality Assurance and Process Improvement Endeavor to Minimize Opioid Use After Kidney Transplant Open
Importance Opioid use following kidney transplant is associated with an increased risk of graft loss and mortality. Opioid minimization strategies and protocols have shown reductions in short-term opioid use after kidney transplant. Object…
View article: Opioid Use Patterns in a Statewide Adult Medicaid Population Undergoing Elective Lumbar Spine Surgery
Opioid Use Patterns in a Statewide Adult Medicaid Population Undergoing Elective Lumbar Spine Surgery Open
Study Design. Retrospective administrative database review. Objective. Analyze patterns of opioid use in patients undergoing lumbar surgery and determine associated risk factors in a Medicaid population. Summary of Background Data. Opioid …
View article: New chronic opioid use in Medicaid patients following cholecystectomy
New chronic opioid use in Medicaid patients following cholecystectomy Open
Opioid prescriptions are common prior to cholecystectomy in Medicaid patients, and 38.8% of patients continue to receive opioid prescriptions well after surgical recovery. Even 27.1% of opioid-naive patients continued to receive opioid pre…
View article: Risk factors and trajectories of opioid use following total knee replacement
Risk factors and trajectories of opioid use following total knee replacement Open
View article: Review and Evaluation of mHealth Apps in Solid Organ Transplantation: Past, Present, and Future
Review and Evaluation of mHealth Apps in Solid Organ Transplantation: Past, Present, and Future Open
Background. With the rapid and widespread expansion of smartphone availability and usage, mobile health (mHealth) has become a viable multipurpose treatment medium for the US healthcare system. Methods. The purpose of this review is to ide…
View article: New Chronic Opioid Use in Medicaid Patients Following Cholecystectomy
New Chronic Opioid Use in Medicaid Patients Following Cholecystectomy Open
View article: Impact of Pharmacist-Driven Transitions of Care Interventions on Post-hospital Outcomes Among Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review
Impact of Pharmacist-Driven Transitions of Care Interventions on Post-hospital Outcomes Among Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Transitions of care (ToC) aim to provide continuity while preventing loss of information that may result in poor outcomes such as hospital readmission. Readmissions not only burden patients, they also increase costs. Given the …
View article: Advanced models for improved prediction of opioid-related overdose and suicide events among Veterans using administrative healthcare data
Advanced models for improved prediction of opioid-related overdose and suicide events among Veterans using administrative healthcare data Open
View article: Combining Blood Gene Expression and Cellfree DNA to Diagnose Subclinical Rejection in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Combining Blood Gene Expression and Cellfree DNA to Diagnose Subclinical Rejection in Kidney Transplant Recipients Open
Background and objectives Subclinical acute rejection is associated with poor outcomes in kidney transplant recipients. As an alternative to surveillance biopsies, noninvasive screening has been established with a blood gene expression pro…
View article: A Critical Analysis of the Specific Pharmacist Interventions and Risk Assessments During the 12-Month TRANSAFE Rx Randomized Controlled Trial
A Critical Analysis of the Specific Pharmacist Interventions and Risk Assessments During the 12-Month TRANSAFE Rx Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Medication safety issues have detrimental implications on long-term outcomes in the high-risk kidney transplant (KTX) population. Medication errors, adverse drug events, and medication nonadherence are important and modifiable m…
View article: The impact of race on metabolic, graft, and patient outcomes after pancreas transplantation
The impact of race on metabolic, graft, and patient outcomes after pancreas transplantation Open