Optimal timing of hepatitis C treatment for patients on the liver transplant waiting list
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.28926
Abstract: The availability of oral direct‐acting antivirals has altered the hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment paradigm for both pre–liver transplant (LT) and post‐LT patients. There is a perceived trade‐off between pre‐LT versus post‐LT treatment of HCV—treatment… read more here.
Keywords: waiting list; treatment; hepatology; liver transplant ... See more keywords
Reasons for Noninclusion on the Kidney Transplant Waiting List: Analysis in a Set of Hemodialysis Centers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.09.066
Abstract: INTRODUCTION End-stage renal disease patients' access to the renal transplant (RT) waiting list (WL) depends on general criteria and their specific application in the different treatment units. METHODS Study in nonhospital hemodialysis centers (n = 9),… read more here.
Keywords: waiting list; hemodialysis centers; group; transplant waiting ... See more keywords
Impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on the size of US transplant waiting lists
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DOI: 10.1111/ctr.14596
Abstract: More patients are waitlisted for solid organs than transplants are performed each year. The COVID‐19 pandemic immediately increased waitlist mortality and decreased transplants and listings. read more here.
Keywords: pandemic size; impact covid; waiting lists; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
MAXIMISING ACCESS TO KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION: A SINGLE-CENTRE AUDIT OF PEOPLE RECEIVING DIALYSIS.
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DOI: 10.1111/jorc.12277
Abstract: BACKGROUND Despite transplantation being well documented as the renal replacement therapy option that gives the best morbidity and mortality outcomes, the best quality of life and the best value for healthcare dollar, not all patients… read more here.
Keywords: waiting list; transplantation; dialysis; transplant waiting ... See more keywords
Prognostic Abilities and Quality Assessment of Models for the Prediction of 90-Day Mortality in Liver Transplant Waiting List Patients
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0170499
Abstract: Background Model of end-stage liver disease (MELD)-score and diverse variants are widely used for prognosis on liver transplant waiting-lists. Methods 818 consecutive patients on the liver transplant waiting-list included to calculate the MELD, MESO Index,… read more here.
Keywords: quality; prognostic abilities; waiting list; liver transplant ... See more keywords
Patients with High Priority for Kidney Transplant Who Are Not Given Expedited Placement on the Transplant Waiting List Represent Lost Opportunities.
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DOI: 10.1681/asn.2020081146
Abstract: BACKGROUND Kidney transplantation is associated with the best outcomes for most patients with ESKD. The national Kidney Allocation System prioritizes patients with Estimated Post-Transplant Survival (EPTS) scores in the top 20% for expedited access to… read more here.
Keywords: transplant; dialysis; top epts; transplant waiting ... See more keywords
Outcomes of Patients Receiving a Kidney Transplant or Remaining on the Transplant Waiting List at the Epicentre of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Europe: An Observational Comparative Study
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11101144
Abstract: Since the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of kidney transplants (KT) performed worldwide has plummeted. Besides the generalised healthcare crisis, this unprecedented drop has multiple explanations such as the risk of viral transmission… read more here.
Keywords: outcomes patients; cov; epicentre covid; waiting list ... See more keywords