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Levels of donor‐derived cell‐free DNA and chemokines in BK polyomavirus‐associated nephropathy
Abstract Background BK polyomavirus‐associated nephropathy (BKPyVAN) carries a risk of irreversible allograft injury. While detection of BK viremia and biopsy assessment are the current diagnostic gold standard, the diagnostic value of biomarkers reflecting tissue injury (donor‐derived cell‐free DNA [dd‐cfDNA]) or immune activation (C‐X‐C motif ...
Katharina A. Mayer+14 more
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Marked elevation of blood cyclosporin and tacrolimus levels due to concurrent metronidazole therapy [PDF]
Karen A. Herzig
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Abstract Modification of vaccination strategies is necessary to improve the immune response to SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccination in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). This multicenter observational study analyzed the effects of the third SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccination in previously seronegative KTRs with the focus on temporary mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) dose reduction
Marta Kantauskaite+21 more
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Abstract Background Complications leading to early technical failure have been the Achilles’ heel of simultaneous pancreas‐kidney transplantation (SPKT). The study purpose was to analyze longitudinally our experience with early surgical complications following SPKT with an emphasis on changes in practice that improved outcomes in the most recent era ...
Berjesh Sharda+9 more
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Background: The effect of drug–drug interaction between tacrolimus and caspofungin on the pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus in different CYP3A5 genotypes has not been reported in previous studies.
Yundi Zhang+7 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Postoperative myasthenic crisis (POMC), which occurs specifically after thymectomy in myasthenia gravis (MG) patients, is a serious complication with known risk factors such as prior myasthenic crisis. However, the predictive value of perioperative blood lactic acid levels (BLAL) for POMC remains unclear.
Jianyong Zou+7 more
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Abstract Background We reviewed the scientific literature to gain insight on the epidemiology and outcome of Strongyloides stercoralis infections after transplantation. Methods CINAHL, PUBMED, and OVID/MEDLINE were reviewed from inception through March 31, 2022 using key words Strongyloides and transplantation.
Cybele Lara R. Abad+3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is challenged by endothelial dysfunction‐related syndromes like sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), capillary leak syndrome (CLS), and severe acute graft‐versus‐host disease (aGvHD). We investigated soluble thrombomodulin (sTM), an endothelial damage marker, in relation to
Denise Elbæk Horan+5 more
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Long‐term changes in body weight and serum cholesterol in heart transplant recipients
Abstract Introduction Long‐term changes in weight and blood lipids beyond 12 months after heart transplantation are largely unknown. We quantified changes in weight, body mass index (BMI), blood cholesterol, and triglycerides in heart transplant recipients (HTRs) during the 36 months after transplantation, and we assessed the influence of statin ...
Kyoko Miura+4 more
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ABSTRACT Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)‐positive smooth muscle tumors (SMTs) are rare tumors seen in immunocompromised patients. There is no clear standard of care for the management and treatment of EBV‐SMTs. Patients are often treated with chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiation.
Meghan Haney+7 more
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