2022 American Transplant Congress
Bisphosphonates for Fracture Prevention in Kidney Transplant Recipients
*Purpose: Kidney transplant recipients are at increased risk of fracture, however bisphosphonate use has not be shown to lower fracture risk in this population. We…2022 American Transplant Congress
Bone Mineral Density, Bone Micro-Architecture Evolution After Kidney Transplantation: A Prospective Cohort Study
*Purpose: Bone loss and mineral abnormalities are frequent in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) and associated with a high risk of fracture and cardiovascular mortality. In…2022 American Transplant Congress
Effect of Prophylactic Treatment of Osteoporosis on the Progression of Bone Mineral Density and Fractures in Lung Transplant Recipients – A Five-Year, Single-Center Experience
*Purpose: The incidence of osteoporotic fractures in lung transplant recipients (LTxR) is 35-50%. Due to this high incidence, we perform regular DEXA scans [pre-Tx, every…2022 American Transplant Congress
Bone Effect and Safety of One Year Denosumab Therapy in a Cohort of Renal Transplanted Patients: An Observational Monocentric Study
Fondazione IRCCS Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Milano, Milano, Italy
*Purpose: In our observational monocentric study, we evaluated the effects on femoral and lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) and on MM parameters, and the safety…2021 American Transplant Congress
Risk Factors for Low Bone Density and Vertebral Fracture in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Cross-sectional Cohort Study
*Purpose: Kidney transplantation (KT) recipients are at increased risk of low bone density (LMD) and fractures. In this retrospective study, we investigated bone mineral density…2021 American Transplant Congress
Alterations in Mineral Metabolism of Living Kidney Donors: Prospective Observational Study
*Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate whether reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) after kidney donation causes mineral metabolism alterations, and also…2020 American Transplant Congress
Parathyroidectomy Remains Effective for Treating Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism: Long-Term Results of a Randomized Study
*Purpose: Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is a common cause of hypercalcemia after kidney transplant (KT). The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of…2020 American Transplant Congress
Incidence of Fragility Fractures and Changes in Bone Mineral Density in Type 1 Diabetes Recipients of Pancreas Transplant Alone
*Purpose: Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is associated with increased fracture risk. Solid organ transplant recipients are at high risk for fracture but limited data are…2020 American Transplant Congress
Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis in Lung Transplant Patients
Department of Pharmacy, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
*Purpose: Although vital for preventing rejection, glucocorticoids contribute to post-operative morbidity, including osteoporosis. The primary purpose of this study was to identify the occurrence of…2020 American Transplant Congress
Risk Factors for the Development of Avascular Necrosis: Single Center Experience
*Purpose: Avascular necrosis (AVN) is one of the most common bone complications after kidney transplantation. In recent years, it has become an important morbidity with…
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