2016 American Transplant Congress
Increased Incidence of Clostridium difficile Infections with Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Post-Kidney Transplant.
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is often encountered in the solid-organ transplant patient population. The incidence in kidney transplant recipients ranges between 3.5-16%. There are CDI…2016 American Transplant Congress
Tacrolimus Dosing, Trough Concentrations and Dose Adjustments Compared Between Two Generic Formulations in Adult Kidney Transplant Recipients.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess if changing between two different formulations of generic tacrolimus ([tac] Mylan® and Dr. Reddy's Lab®) impacts…2016 American Transplant Congress
Schisandra Sphenanthera Extract Facilitates Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment Post Renal Transplantation Through Increasing Bioavailability of Tacrolimus.
Background: Hepatoprotective agent Schisandra sphenanthera extract (SchE) facilitates rifampicin-containing anti-tuberculosis (TB) chemotherapy by stabilizing the Tacrolimus (FK506) blood concentration through increasing the oral bioavailability, which…2016 American Transplant Congress
Differences in Reported Barriers to Immunosuppression Adherence Among a Cohort of Pediatric Renal Transplant Recipients from the United States and Canada.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in reported barriers to immunosuppressant adherence (IA) between a cohort of pediatric renal transplant recipients…2016 American Transplant Congress
Experience of Short-Term Preemptive Treatment for Cytomegalovirus Infection in Seropositive Patients After Liver Transplantation – Ten Years Result of a Single Institution.
Background/purpose Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection remains a challenge following liver transplantation. Preemptive treatment is an effective strategy for CMV infection. This report shares the ten years'…2016 American Transplant Congress
Transplant Specialized Community Pharmacists' Role in Care Transitions for Transplant Patients.
Purpose:In 2004, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) bylaws recognized pharmacists as an essential part of the patient care team. Recently, the demand for…2016 American Transplant Congress
Use of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool to Identify Risk in Families of Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients.
Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
Purpose: Although families of pediatric liver transplant recipients have documented psychosocial needs, the systematic identification of needs and delivery of evidence-based care remain challenging. This…2016 American Transplant Congress
Impact of BKV Subtype Distribution on BKV Nephropathy, Viremia, and Renal Outcome in Patients After Renal Transplantation.
Factors determining the course of BK viral (BKV) infection remain uncertain. We studied the role of BKV subtype distribution in BKV-infected patients after renal transplantation.-We…2016 American Transplant Congress
Management of Recurrent aHUS After Adult Kidney transplantation Despite Eculizumab Prophylaxis.
Background Eculizumab (EZB) is approved by NHSE in the UK for prevention and managment of recurrent aHUS after kidney transplantation. Purpose We report aggressive recurrence…2016 American Transplant Congress
Is There a Link Between Proteinuria and Increased FGF-23 Levels in Renal Transplant Patients.
Purpose: Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) has emerged as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality in renal transplant (RT) recipients. Post transplantation proteinuria…
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