Disparities in kidney transplantation across the United States: Does residential segregation play a role?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.10.034
Abstract: BACKGROUND Although residential segregation has been implicated in various negative health outcomes, its association with kidney transplantation has not been examined. METHODS Age- and sex-standardized kidney transplantation rates were calculated from the Scientific Registry of… read more here.
Keywords: transplantation rates; transplantation; residential segregation; kidney transplantation ... See more keywords
Factors influencing kidney transplantation rates: a study from the ERA Registry
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DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfad001
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Large international differences exist in kidney transplantation (KT) rates. We aimed to investigate which factors may explain the total, deceased donor and living donor KT rates over the last decade. Methods KT experts… read more here.
Keywords: rate countries; middle high; rate; kidney transplantation ... See more keywords
Impact of hepatic encephalopathy on liver transplant waiting list mortality in regions with different transplantation rates
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DOI: 10.1111/ctr.13412
Abstract: Overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE) negatively impacts the prognosis of liver transplant candidates. However, it is not taken into account in most prioritizing organ allocation systems. We aimed to assess the impact of OHE on waitlist… read more here.
Keywords: transplantation rates; mortality; liver transplant; transplantation ... See more keywords
Ventricular assist devices and middle age reduce heart transplantation rates for waitlist candidates
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14650
Abstract: Ventricular assist devices (VADs) are commonly employed as a bridge to transplantation for heart failure. The full effects of VADs on transplantation rates are not fully understood. We sought to compare transplantation rates stratified by… read more here.
Keywords: heart; transplantation rates; age; assist devices ... See more keywords
Liver transplant waitlist removal, transplantation rates and post-transplant survival in Hispanics.
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244744
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Hispanics are the fastest growing population in the USA, and our objective was to determine their waitlist mortality rates, liver transplantation (LT) rates and post-LT outcomes. METHODS All adults listed for LT… read more here.
Keywords: transplantation rates; waitlist removal; waitlist; liver transplant ... See more keywords