Impact of education on APOL1 testing attitudes among prospective living kidney donors.
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DOI: 10.1111/ctr.14516
Abstract: It is unknown how providing prospective living donors with information about APOL1, including the benefits and drawbacks of testing, influences their desire for testing. In this study, we surveyed 102 participants with self-reported African ancestry… read more here.
Keywords: apol1 testing; prospective living; benefits drawbacks; influence ... See more keywords
Apolipoprotein L1 Testing in African Americans: Involving the Community in Policy Discussions
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DOI: 10.1159/000502675
Abstract: Background: Apolipoprotein A1 (APOL1) gene variants occurring in people of West African descent contribute to the greater burden of kidney disease among African Americans. These variants are associated with increased risk of nondiabetic nephropathy, more… read more here.
Keywords: kidney; risk; apol1 testing; community ... See more keywords
Variation of ApoL1 Testing Practices for Living Kidney Donors
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DOI: 10.1177/1526924819892917
Abstract: Introduction: Tests exist for ApoL1 genetic variants to determine whether a potential donor’s kidneys are at increased risk of kidney failure. Variants of the ApoL1 gene associated with increased risk are primarily found in people… read more here.
Keywords: testing practices; apol1 testing; transplant centers; living kidney ... See more keywords