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View article: Promoting Equity in Transplant Research by Addressing the Exclusion of Patients With Glomerular Disease
Promoting Equity in Transplant Research by Addressing the Exclusion of Patients With Glomerular Disease Open
Kidney transplantation remains the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), offering superior survival and quality of life compared with dialysis.1 Despite improvements in short-term kidney allograft outcomes,…
View article: IVIg Monotherapy for Desensitization in Highly Sensitized Kidney Transplant Candidates: Efficacy and Long-Term Outcomes
IVIg Monotherapy for Desensitization in Highly Sensitized Kidney Transplant Candidates: Efficacy and Long-Term Outcomes Open
Background: Highly sensitized (HS) patients awaiting kidney transplantation often face prolonged waiting times and increased mortality, especially in regions lacking structured organ allocation directed to these patients or desensitization…
View article: Salivary and Serum Cytokine Concentrations in Kidney Transplantation: A Prospective Study
Salivary and Serum Cytokine Concentrations in Kidney Transplantation: A Prospective Study Open
Background Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) experience immune modulation, which may lead to graft rejection and other adverse outcomes. Although serum cytokines are well‐established systemic immune markers, the role of salivary biomarke…
View article: Histopathological analysis of the skin of renal transplant recipients submitted to three different immunosuppression regimens
Histopathological analysis of the skin of renal transplant recipients submitted to three different immunosuppression regimens Open
Only RTRs treated with mTORi presented interruption of epidermal proliferation. These findings help to understand the influence of these different types of immunosuppressive regimens and their subsequent potential effects on carcinogenesis.
View article: The Use of Cystatin C as a Marker of Glomerular Filtration Rate in Clinical Practice
The Use of Cystatin C as a Marker of Glomerular Filtration Rate in Clinical Practice Open
In the assessment of kidney function, it is widely acknowledged that the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) represents the most reliable indicator of kidney function. Ensuring precision and accuracy in the measurement (mGFR) or estimation of…
View article: P-2266. Prediction of infection and acute rejection by QuantiFERON-Monitor in kidney transplant recipient
P-2266. Prediction of infection and acute rejection by QuantiFERON-Monitor in kidney transplant recipient Open
Background Infection is an important complication after solid organ transplant (Tx), so a proper balance between rejection risk and reliable immune responses remains a challenge. One of approaches to evaluate net state of immunosuppression…
View article: Screening for anti-Leishmania antibodies and Leishmania infections in kidney transplant recipients and donors from Brazil
Screening for anti-Leishmania antibodies and Leishmania infections in kidney transplant recipients and donors from Brazil Open
This study examines the prevalence of anti-Leishmania IgG antibodies and Leishmania spp. infections among Brazilian kidney transplant recipients and their living donors before and after transplantation. A total of 48 donor-recipient pairs …
View article: Safety of two-dose schedule of COVID-19 adsorbed inactivated vaccine (CoronaVac; Sinovac/Butantan) and heterologous additional doses of mRNA BNT162b2 (Pfizer/BioNTech) in immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals
Safety of two-dose schedule of COVID-19 adsorbed inactivated vaccine (CoronaVac; Sinovac/Butantan) and heterologous additional doses of mRNA BNT162b2 (Pfizer/BioNTech) in immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals Open
Immunocompromised individuals were considered high-risk for severe disease due to SARS COV-2 infection. This study aimed to describe the safety of two doses of COVID-19 adsorbed inactivated vaccine (CoronaVac; Sinovac/Butantan), followed b…
View article: Short and long-term effects of kidney donation on mineral and bone metabolism
Short and long-term effects of kidney donation on mineral and bone metabolism Open
Background Living kidney donors (LKD) experience an abrupt decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) resulting in abnormalities of mineral and bone metabolism (MBD), and this may have implications for skeletal health. We prospectively st…
View article: Recurrence of membranous nephropathy after kidney transplantation: A multicenter retrospective cohort study
Recurrence of membranous nephropathy after kidney transplantation: A multicenter retrospective cohort study Open
Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a leading cause of kidney failure worldwide and frequently recurs after transplant. Available data originated from small retrospective cohort studies or registry analyses; therefore, uncertainties remain on r…
View article: Peripheral Artery Disease Diagnosed by Pulse Palpation as a Predictor of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease Diagnosed by Pulse Palpation as a Predictor of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Open
There is a need of simple, inexpensive, and reliable noninvasive testing to predict coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), where the prevalence of cardiovascular (CV) events and death is elevated. We a…
View article: A Machine Learning Prediction Model for Immediate Graft Function After Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation
A Machine Learning Prediction Model for Immediate Graft Function After Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation Open
Background. After kidney transplantation (KTx), the graft can evolve from excellent immediate graft function (IGF) to total absence of function requiring dialysis. Recipients with IGF do not seem to benefit from using machine perfusion, an…
View article: Desensitization using IVIG alone for living-donor kidney transplant: impact on donor-specific antibodies
Desensitization using IVIG alone for living-donor kidney transplant: impact on donor-specific antibodies Open
Introduction: Sensitization to human leukocyte antigen is a barrier to. Few data have been published on desensitization using polyvalent human intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) alone. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the of 45 patients…
View article: Desensitization using IVIG alone for living-donor kidney transplant: impact on donor-specific antibodies
Desensitization using IVIG alone for living-donor kidney transplant: impact on donor-specific antibodies Open
Introduction: Sensitization to human leukocyte antigen is a barrier to. Few data have been published on desensitization using polyvalent human intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) alone. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the of 45 patients…
View article: First Report of Granulicatella sp. Endocarditis in a Kidney Transplant Patient
First Report of Granulicatella sp. Endocarditis in a Kidney Transplant Patient Open
Granulicatella and Abiotrophia are genera of fastidious Gram-positive cocci commensal of the oral, genitourinary, and intestinal flora. We report the first case of infective endocarditis caused by Granulicatella sp. in a kidney transplant …
View article: Desensitization using IVIG alone for living-donor kidney transplant: impact on donor-specific antibodies
Desensitization using IVIG alone for living-donor kidney transplant: impact on donor-specific antibodies Open
Introduction: Sensitization to human leukocyte antigen is a barrier to. Few data have been published on desensitization using polyvalent human intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) alone. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the of 45 patients…
View article: Comparative analysis of kidney transplant costs related to recovery of renal function after the procedure
Comparative analysis of kidney transplant costs related to recovery of renal function after the procedure Open
Introduction: The number of kidney transplants (KTx) is increasing in Brazil and, consequently, the costs of this procedure increase the country's health budget. We retrospectively evaluated the data of kidney transplant procedures until h…
View article: Increasing transplantability in Brazil: time to discuss Kidney Paired Donation
Increasing transplantability in Brazil: time to discuss Kidney Paired Donation Open
Introduction: Kidney transplantation (KT) is the best treatment for chronic kidney disease. In Brazil, there are currently more than 26 thousand patients on the waitlist. Kidney Paired Donation (KPD) offers an incompatible donor-recipient …
View article: Recurrence of IgA Nephropathy after Kidney Transplantation in Adults
Recurrence of IgA Nephropathy after Kidney Transplantation in Adults Open
Background and objectives In patients with kidney failure due to IgA nephropathy, IgA deposits can recur in a subsequent kidney transplant. The incidence, effect, and risk factors of IgA nephropathy recurrence is unclear, because most stud…
View article: Comparative analysis of kidney transplant costs related to recovery of renal function after the procedure
Comparative analysis of kidney transplant costs related to recovery of renal function after the procedure Open
Introduction: The number of kidney transplants (KTx) is increasing in Brazil and, consequently, the costs of this procedure increase the country's health budget. We retrospectively evaluated the data of kidney transplant procedures until h…
View article: Exploring the causes of the high incidence of delayed graft function after kidney transplantation in Brazil: a multicenter study
Exploring the causes of the high incidence of delayed graft function after kidney transplantation in Brazil: a multicenter study Open
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View article: Vasculopathy in the kidney allograft at time of transplantation delays recovery of graft function after deceased-donor kidney transplantation
Vasculopathy in the kidney allograft at time of transplantation delays recovery of graft function after deceased-donor kidney transplantation Open
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of donor and recipient characteristics on duration of delayed graft function (DGF) and 1-year serum creatinine (SCr), as a surrogate endpoint for allograft survival. Methods: …
View article: Institutional protocol adherence in the incidence of recurrent urinary tract infection after kidney transplantation
Institutional protocol adherence in the incidence of recurrent urinary tract infection after kidney transplantation Open
Appropriate therapy duration has an impact on rUTI prevention after KT.
Severe Strongyloides stercoralis infection in kidney transplant recipients: A multicenter case-control study Open
Severe S. stercoralis infections are associated with considerable morbidity and mortality after kidney transplantation. In endemic areas, such infection may occur late after transplantation, although it seems to be more severe when it occu…
View article: Recurrence of FSGS after Kidney Transplantation in Adults
Recurrence of FSGS after Kidney Transplantation in Adults Open
Background and objectives FSGS recurrence after kidney transplantation is a major risk factor for graft loss. However, the natural history, clinical predictors, and response to treatment remain unclear because of small sample sizes and poo…
View article: Urologic issues in pediatric transplant recipients
Urologic issues in pediatric transplant recipients Open
The limited supply of kidneys for pediatric transplantation leads to a large number of children in waiting transplant list. These patients have to be properly evaluated and prepared before organ transplantation to increase its success. The…
View article: Authors’ Reply
Authors’ Reply Open
We thank Tabibzadeh et al. for their comments. We agree that bisphosphonates are safe and the fear of adynamic bone disease should not be a reason to preclude its use in kidney transplant recipients. We believe that this is one of the main…
View article: A Randomized Trial of Zoledronic Acid to Prevent Bone Loss in the First Year after Kidney Transplantation
A Randomized Trial of Zoledronic Acid to Prevent Bone Loss in the First Year after Kidney Transplantation Open
Significance Statement How bisphosphonates affect bone quality in kidney transplant recipients is unclear. This study of 34 patients with kidney transplants randomized to receive zoledronate or no treatment for 12 months found that zoledro…
View article: BK virus salivary shedding and viremia in renal transplant recipients
BK virus salivary shedding and viremia in renal transplant recipients Open
The results of this study suggested that, although saliva excretes more BKPyV than blood, there is no reliable correlation between salivary shedding and blood viremia, showing two independent compartments of viral replication.