Role of fine‐needle aspiration in post liver transplant patients: A clinical/cytological review
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.24133
Abstract: Fine‐needle aspiration (FNA) of superficial and deep‐seated lesions has been used with high sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of neoplastic and nonneoplastic lesions. However, literature of FNA in posttransplant patients is sparse, especially in… read more here.
Keywords: transplant patients; needle aspiration; transplant; liver transplant ... See more keywords
Diagnostic utility of urine cytology in detection of decoy cells in renal transplant patients: Report of five cases and review of literature
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.24337
Abstract: BK polyoma virus (PV) is one of the commonest post‐transplant viral infections, affecting approximately 15% of renal transplantation recipients, leading to graft failure in more than half of cases. The epithelial cells with polyoma viral… read more here.
Keywords: transplant patients; decoy cells; renal transplant; urine cytology ... See more keywords
Identification of Factors Affecting Tacrolimus Trough Levels in Latin American Pediatric Liver Transplant Patients
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.25495
Abstract: Tacrolimus is the cornerstone in pediatric liver transplant immunosuppression. Despite close monitoring, fluctuations in tacrolimus blood levels affect safety and efficacy of immunosuppressive treatments. Identifying the factors related to the variability in tacrolimus exposure may… read more here.
Keywords: transplant patients; liver; liver transplant; tacrolimus ... See more keywords
Family Planning in Liver Transplant: Patient and Provider Knowledge and Practices
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.25835
Abstract: Fertility is often impaired in adolescents and women with cirrhosis, but it is rapidly restored after liver transplantation (LT). Early and unplanned pregnancies confer increased risks to maternal, fetal, and graft health, underscoring the need… read more here.
Keywords: transplant patients; provider; knowledge practices; contraception ... See more keywords
FKBP1A rs6041749 polymorphism is associated with allograft function in renal transplant patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00228-018-2546-x
Abstract: AimTo investigate the potential impact of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the FK506-binding protein (FKBP)-calcineurin (CaN)-nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) signaling pathway on the efficacy and safety of tacrolimus (TAC) in Chinese renal transplant… read more here.
Keywords: transplant patients; fkbp1a rs6041749; rs6041749 polymorphism; renal transplant ... See more keywords
Survival of non-transplant patients with multiple myeloma in routine care differs from that in clinical trials—data from the prospective German Tumour Registry Lymphatic Neoplasms
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DOI: 10.1007/s00277-018-3449-8
Abstract: Despite increasing treatment options, multiple myeloma (MM) remains incurable for most patients. Data on improvement of outcomes are derived from selected patient populations enrolled in clinical trials and might not be conferrable to all patients.… read more here.
Keywords: transplant patients; trial; clinical trials; non transplant ... See more keywords
Immunogenicity of the meningococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine in pediatric kidney transplant patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00467-017-3878-y
Abstract: BackgroundImmunosuppressed kidney transplant patients may have suboptimal response to vaccinations. The aim of this study was to determine antibody response to a quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY-D) in adolescents with a kidney transplant.MethodsThis was a… read more here.
Keywords: transplant patients; kidney transplant; antibody; transplant ... See more keywords
Serum adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein level is associated with arterial stiffness quantified with cardio-ankle vascular index in kidney transplant patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s10157-017-1438-1
Abstract: BackgroundArterial stiffness is an established marker of cardiovascular risk and an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and mortality in kidney transplant (KT) patients. Adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein (A-FABP), a novel adipokine, is positively… read more here.
Keywords: transplant patients; stiffness; kidney transplant; arterial stiffness ... See more keywords
P-108 CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) IN LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS: A SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE IN BOGOTÁ COLOMBIA
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aohep.2021.100468
Abstract: Introduction On January 30th of 2020, the WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak a health emergency. In Colombia the first case was reported on March 6th of 2020. The disease has unfavorable outcomes and mortality in… read more here.
Keywords: transplant patients; disease; liver; liver transplant ... See more keywords
Granzyme B producing B-cells in renal transplant patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2017.04.016
Abstract: OBJECTIVES A separate subset of Granzyme B (GrB) producing B-cells regulating T-cell mediated immunity has been identified. In the present study, we investigated the role of GrB+ B-cells in renal transplant patients (RTX). METHODS 12… read more here.
Keywords: transplant patients; producing cells; grb; cells renal ... See more keywords
Converting Maintenance Kidney-Transplant Patients From Belatacept to Another Immunosuppressive Regimen: A Cautionary Tale
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2020.10.028
Abstract: D espite being associated with higher rates of early acute rejection, immunosuppression with belatacept in de novo kidneytransplant recipients resulted in early and sustained superior renal graft function and a 43% reduction in the risk… read more here.
Keywords: transplant patients; converting maintenance; kidney transplant; patients belatacept ... See more keywords