Practical Considerations for APOL1 Genotyping in the Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000002933
Abstract: Background. Association between the apolipoprotein L1 gene (APOL1) and nephropathy has altered the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease. In addition, donor APOL1 genotypes play important roles in the time to allograft failure in kidneys transplanted… read more here.
Keywords: living kidney; risk; apol1 genotyping; donor evaluation ... See more keywords
The (perhaps not‐so‐) hidden benefit of the living donor evaluation
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DOI: 10.1111/ctr.14860
Abstract: In this issue of the journal, two papers are being published side by side regarding the discovery of occult life-threatening illnesses during the living donor kidney evaluation. The first, THE LIVING DONOR EVALUATION AS A… read more here.
Keywords: evaluation; life; donor evaluation; benefit ... See more keywords
Incidental Gallbladder Carcinoma Discovered during Living Liver Donor Evaluation
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DOI: 10.1159/000548087
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is the most common and aggressive malignancy of the biliary tract, often diagnosed at an advanced stage with a poor prognosis due to its typically insidious onset and nonspecific symptoms.… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; living liver; gallbladder; donor evaluation ... See more keywords
Donor Evaluation Tool: A New Technology Improves Donor Enrolment on ICU
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DOI: 10.3389/ti.2024.12227
Abstract: Uncertainties on the intensive care unit (ICU) regarding the eligibility of a patient to be a potential deceased organ donor may prevent their referral and enrolment in the pathway for organ donation. Healthcare staff may… read more here.
Keywords: donor; evaluation tool; donor evaluation; icu ... See more keywords