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Impact of Cumulative 6 mg/kg Antithymocyte Globulin on Early Posttransplant Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients with Delayed Graft Function Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Van Anh Vu, Suverta Bhayana, Helen Sweiss, Nohely Castro, Reed Hall, Joelle Nelson
Introduction: Delayed graft function in kidney transplant is associated with an increased risk of rejection and graft loss. Use of rabbit antithymocyte globulin induction in delayed graft function has been correlated with less rejection compared to basiliximab, but optimal dosing remains unknown. Program Evaluation Aims: The purpose of this evaluation was to retrospectively assess the short-term effectiveness
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Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis with Exclusive Pleural Involvement in a Lung Transplant Recipient Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Sergio García-Martín, Víctor M. Mora-Cuesta, Sara Naranjo-Gozalo, Jose Javier Jiménez-Velasco, María Pía Roiz-Mesones, Victor Fernández-Lobo
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Litigation in Organ Transplantation for Allegations of Insufficient Policy Coverage, Discrimination and Malpractice Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Jacob Mago, Mihir Tandon, Naoru Koizumi, Marissa Firlie, Lauren Fang, Scott Serpico, Alejandro Chiodo Ortiz, Megumi Inoue, Patrick Raymond Baxter, Yang Yu, Monique John, Kassem-Ali Jihad Abbas, Liban Dinka, Obi Ekwenna, Meng-Hao Li, Jorge Ortiz
Introduction: Transplantation is a field with unique medical and administrative challenges that involve an equally diverse array of stakeholders. Expectantly, the litigation stemming from this field should be similarly nuanced. There is a paucity of comprehensive reviews characterizing this medicolegal landscape. Design: The Caselaw Access Project Database was used to collect official court briefs
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The Importance of Describing Patient Populations Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Mary K. Roberts, Jonathan Daw
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First US Cardiac Rapid Recovery With Abdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion Donation After Circulatory Death Procurement Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Anji Wall, Kara Monday, Gary Schwartz, Gregory J. McKenna, Grant Richards, Murphy Rayle, Yi Huang, Anand Jothidasan, Lucian Lozonschi, Giuliano Testa
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Interviews With Lay Caregivers About Their Experiences Supporting Patients Throughout Kidney Transplantation Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Anne Solbu, Renee B. Cadzow, Teresa Pullano, Sherry Brinser-Day, Laurene Tumiel-Berhalter, Liise K. Kayler
Introduction: Lay caregivers provide essential support to patients throughout the kidney transplant process, pretransplant through discharge. Sparse data exists about kidney transplant caregiver experience and facilitators of caregiver engagement. The aim of this study was to explore and describe lay caregivers’ accounts of supporting a patient before and early after kidney transplantation. Methods:
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Avascular Necrosis in Kidney Transplant Recipients is Associated With an Increased Risk of Patient Death Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Sonam Dolma, Fauzia Osman, Emily Zona, Angelie Santos, Fahad Aziz, Neetika Garg, Maha Mohamed, Didier Mandelbrot, Sandesh Parajuli
Introduction: Avascular necrosis is a debilitating osseous complication in transplant recipients. Project Aim: This program evaluation sought to describe risk factors and adverse outcomes of avascular necrosis in kidney transplant recipients. Design: This was a retrospective evaluation of all recipients of kidneys and simultaneous pancreas and kidneys between 2001 and 2018 from a single center. Controls
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Updated Data on Risk of Living Kidney Donation Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Thomas Kelly, Elaine Perlman
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Xenotransplantation and Future Equitable Access Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Daniel J. Hurst
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Impact of Renal Replacement Therapy on Rejection among Liver Transplant Recipients. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-19 Sara Farghaly,Tracy Sparkes,Brian Masters,Abdolreza Haririan,Neha Jakhete,Daniel Maluf,Rolf N Barth,Sari Freedman
Introduction: Renal dysfunction in liver transplant recipients is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, with an even higher risk among patients requiring renal replacement therapy. There is limited data evaluating rejection outcomes in patients requiring renal replacement therapy after liver transplant. Program evaluation aims: To evaluate the incidence of biopsy-proven acute
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Report From a Multidisciplinary Symposium on the Future of Living Kidney Donor Transplantation. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Thomas G Peters,John J Fung,Janet Radcliffe-Richards,Sally Satel,Alvin E Roth,Frank McCormick,Martha Gershun,Arthur J Matas,John P Roberts,Josh Morrison,Glenn M Chertow,Laurie D Lee,Philip J Held,Akinlolu Ojo
Virtually all clinicians agree that living donor renal transplantation is the optimal treatment for permanent loss of kidney function. Yet, living donor kidney transplantation has not grown in the United States for more than 2 decades. A virtual symposium gathered experts to examine this shortcoming and to stimulate and clarify issues salient to improving living donation. The ethical principles of
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A Qualitative Study on the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Solid Organ Transplantation. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Angie K Puerto Nino,Fabricio Batistella Zasso,Atina Boonchit,Sabrin Salim,Raza Mirza,Joseph Ferenbok,Istvan Mucsi,Heather Boon,Gary Levy
Introduction: Solid organ transplantation is a lifesaving intervention requiring extensive coordination and communication for timely and safe care. The COVID-19 pandemic posed unique challenges to the safety and management of solid organ transplantation. This descriptive qualitative study aimed to understand how hospital stakeholders were affected by and responded to the COVID-19 pandemic to contribute
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A Descriptive, Correlational Study of Perceptions of Adult Kidney Transplant Recipients and Those Waiting for a Kidney Transplant About Managing Their Medications During a Pandemic. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Cynthia L Russell,Steven R Chesnut,Rebecca J Bartlett Ellis,Mary Freiburghaus,Mercedes Madison,Sunny Yoo Ruggeri,Mary B Stephens,Preethi Yerram,Mark R Wakefield
Introduction: Little is known about COVID-19 impact on patient medication management. Research Question: The aim was to describe medication management, healthcare team interactions, and adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic in kidney transplant patients and those on the kidney transplant wait list. Design: Using a descriptive, correlational design 340 adults from a midwestern US transplant program
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The Effect of Perfusate Temperature on Delayed Graft Function in Deceased Donor Renal Transplantation. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Ashley L Sweet,Christopher R Connelly,Elizabeth N Dewey,David L Scott
Introduction: Renal allograft hypothermic machine perfusion results in a decreased incidence of delayed graft function compared with static cold storage. Ensuring perfusate temperatures remain within the target range of 4-10 °C may impact delayed graft function rates. Project Aims: To identify whether this target was achieved and, if not, whether higher perfusate temperature was associated with delayed
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Living Kidney Donation Between African Immigrants. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Antonio Ríos,Andrés Balaguer-Román,Joaquín Carrillo,Ana Isabel López-Navas,Marco Antonio Ayala-García,Pablo Ramírez
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The Determinants and Consequences of Living Donor Discussion Direction. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Mary K Roberts,Jonathan Daw
Introduction: Living donor discussions in which kidney transplant candidates discuss living kidney donation with their social network are an important step in the living donor kidney transplant process. No prior research has investigated whether who initiates discussion or influences evaluation agreement rates or how these processes may contribute to disparities. Research Questions: This study aimed
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Messaging White and Black Next of Kin in Advance to Promote Authorization for Tissue Donation. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Laura A Siminoff,Maureen Wilson-Genderson,Sharon M West,Richard D Hasz,Lawrence Suplee,John Clarke,K Laura Barker,Patricia A Mulvania
Introduction: Organ Procurement Organizations seek authorization for tissue donation from next-of-kin of deceased patients. Best practices for achieving contact and authorization are unknown, notably, authorization rates are lower for Black compared to White patients. Research Questions: Can next-of-kin (NOK) contact and authorization rates be improved if they are texted prior to telephone contact
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Inferior Vena Cava Thrombectomy and Stenting as Bridge to Liver Transplantation After Radiotherapy-Induced Thrombosis. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Raphael Ph Meier,Shani Kamberi,Josue Alvarez-Casas,Barton F Lane,Chandra S Bhati,Saad Malik,William Twaddell,Kirti Shetty,Adam Fang,Hyun S Kim,Daniel G Maluf
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Subtle Changes in Tacrolimus Levels Have an Impact on Early Donor-Specific Antibodies in Kidney Transplantation. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Megan Henderson,Linda Awdishu,Gerald P Morris,Kassandra Fabbri,Mita Shah,Adnan Khan,Janice Kerr
Introduction: The impact of each immunosuppressive agent on de novo donor-specific antibodies in kidney transplant recipients varies among extant literature. Project aims: Patterns in immunosuppression and the effects on incidence of de novo donor-specific antibodies were evaluated. Design: Adult kidney transplant recipients from 2017 to 2019 without preformed antibodies were sampled. Allograft function
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Deceased Organ Donor Management and Organ Distribution From Organ Procurement Organization-Based Recovery Facilities Versus Acute-Care Hospitals. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Emily A Vail,Douglas E Schaubel,Vishnu S Potluri,Peter L Abt,Niels D Martin,Peter P Reese,Mark D Neuman
Introduction: Organ recovery facilities address the logistical challenges of hospital-based deceased organ donor management. While more organs are transplanted from donors in facilities, differences in donor management and donation processes are not fully characterized. Research Question: Does deceased donor management and organ transport distance differ between organ procurement organization (OPO)-based
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A Case Report of Rescue of Primary Nonfunction following Liver Transplant Using the Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS). Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Anne M Sescleifer,Alice Crane,William Teeter,Thomas Scalea,William S Twaddell,Josue Alvarez-Casas,Chandra Bhati,Zurabi Lominadze,Saad Malik,Daniel Maluf,Raphael P H Meier
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Interpersonal Connections Are Important for Virtual Kidney Transplant Educational Program Development. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Alexis J Carter,Haiyan Qu,Rhiannon D Reed,A Cozette Killian,Vineeta Kumar,Michael Hanaway,Jayme E Locke
Introduction: The Living Donor Navigator program is designed to mitigate disparities in living donor kidney transplantation, although geographic disparities in program participation were observed in the initial years of implementation. The purpose of this study was to understand participant perspectives regarding the use of a virtual option/alternative to expand program participation. Methods: Previous
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A Rapid Scoping Review of the Dual Advocacy Model for Donation Conversations. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Diana C Litsas,Patricia A Mulvania,Stephanie Roth,Laura A Siminoff
INTRODUCTION Increasing family authorization for donation is critical to address the shortage of organs for transplantation, yet there is no standardized method for leading conversations with families about donation. OBJECTIVE The aim of this rapid scoping review is to identify research assessing the components of dual advocacy, a model to discuss organ donation with grieving families. METHODS PubMed
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A Single-Center Retrospective Evaluation of Decision-Making and Factors Motivating Hand Transplant Candidates. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-02 Kasey R Boehmer,Cassie C Kennedy,Ian G Hargraves,Joan M Griffin,Andrea E Garcia-Bautista,Brianna B Sanchez,Avudaiappan Chokkalingam,Dawn M Finnie,Adam R Miller,Steven L Moran,Fantley C Smither,Hatem Amer,Sheila Jowsey-Gregoire
INTRODUCTION Advancements in vascularized composite allotransplantation have made hand transplants possible for persons living with upper limb loss. Hand transplantation is not a life-saving procedure, but rather a quality-of-life enhancing procedure; hence the risk of morbidity and mortality must be weighed against improvements in function and appearance. This study explored the decision-making process
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Kounis Syndrome, an Unrecognized Presentation of Perioperative Anaphylaxis in a Transplant Candidate. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-02 Andrew D Hong,Zachary J Fleissner,Cesar Campos-Cuellar,Alexei Gonzalez-Estrada,Shennen A Mao,R Doris Wang,Sher-Lu Pai
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Pancreatic Exocrine Secretion and Weight Gain After Pancreas Transplantation. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-30 Amanda Van Jacobs,Michael D Williams,Oliver G Ralph,Adan Z Becerra,Edie Y Chan,Oyedolamu Olaitan
INTRODUCTION Weight gain after pancreas transplant is a poorly understood phenomenon thought to be related to increased posttransplant insulin production, immunosuppressive medications, and appetite changes. No study has investigated the effect of increased exocrine secretion posttransplant. AIMS AND HYPOTHESIS We hypothesized that exocrine function, measured by fecal elastase-1 (FE-1), was normal
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Critical Care Length of Stay and Support Requirements for Patients Postpancreas Transplant. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-30 Dominic Wu,James Hanison
Introduction: Pancreas transplant is one of the UK's less commonly done solid abdominal organ transplants. The transplant is reputed for its high-risk postsurgical complications due to multiple patients, procedures, and immunological factors. For this reason, patients are habitually admitted to the intensive care unit for postlaparotomy care, physiological support, and graft function monitoring during
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Outcomes and Resource Utilization in Liver Transplant Recipients Who Underwent Expedited Transplant Evaluation. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Emily Lin,Anish Patel,Ericka Young,Yinglin Gao,Jiahao Peng,Jakub Woloszyn,Michael L Volk,Mina O Rakoski
BACKGROUND Expedited liver transplant evaluations of critically ill patients can be challenging due to limited time for data gathering and psychosocial evaluation. AIMS To compare clinical outcomes between expedited and traditional transplant evaluation patients and assess for differences in outpatient resource utilization and staff burden between groups. DESIGN Adult liver transplant recipients who
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Engaging Adolescent Heart Transplant Recipients Through In-App Messaging During Mobile Health Intervention. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Michael O Killian,Lisa Schelbe,Mia Liza A Lustria,Madison Watkivs,Dipankar Gupta
Introduction: Adolescents heart transplant recipients experience difficulty with adherence to immunosuppressive medication leading to increased risk of organ rejection, hospitalization, and mortality. Few interventions have been successful to promote medication adherence in adolescent heart transplant patients as most fail to engage the patient in the behavioral change process and support patient-provider
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Safety and Efficacy of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Helen Sweiss,Leah Selznick,Jillian Contreras,Christina Long,Reed Hall,Suverta Bhayana,Rupal Patel,Kelsey Klein
Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) may be effective in reducing body weight and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) post-kidney transplantation. Limited literature exists on use of these agents outside of kidney transplant. The purpose of this program evaluation was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SGLT2i in kidney, liver, and lung transplant recipients. Methods: This was a retrospective
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A Description of Resource Utilization and Costs in Acute on Chronic Liver Failure. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Pei Xue,Erin Zisman,Preet Patel,Neha Jakhete,Sasan Sakiani,T Joseph Mattingly,Kirti Shetty
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A Case Study of a Transplant Candidate With Stress-Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Haley Hoy,Nilsa M Black,Anil J Trindade
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Consent or Permission to Publish for Case Reports. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Rebecca P Winsett
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Successful Re-transplantation of Kidney in a Child with Heterozygous Prothrombin G20210A Mutation. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Ratna Acharya,Rachel Bush,Felicia Johns,Kiran Upadhyay
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Long-term Care of Living Kidney Donors Needs a Better Model of Healthcare Delivery. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Katya Loban,Jorane-Tiana Robert,Ahsan Alam,Shaifali Sandal
Every year, over 30,000 healthy individuals globally donate a kidney to a patient with kidney failure. These living kidney donors are at higher risk of some medical complications post-donation when compared with matched controls. Although the absolute risk of these complications is low, appropriate long-term care is essential to allow early detection and timely interventions. Some transplant centers
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Attitudes to Organ Donor Registration in England Under Opt-Out Legislation. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Natalie L Clark,Lee Copping,Katherine Swainston,Grant J McGeechan
Introduction: In England, everyone is considered an organ donor unless they have registered for opt-out donation. Research Question: This study evaluated positive statements and negative affective attitudes against anticipated organ donor status and whether the order in the attitudes and statements presented impacted organ donor intention under an opt-out system. Design: A quasi-experimental mixed
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Developing a Healthy Lifestyle Program for Recent Kidney Transplant Recipients. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Cheryl A Gibson,Aditi Gupta,Abhijit Naik,Debra K Sullivan,Mona Doshi,Jim Backes,Susan Harvey,Jaehoon Lee,Rebecca Mount,Heather Valentine,Kelly Shaffer
INTRODUCTION Many kidney transplant recipients experience weight gain in the first year after transplantation. RESEARCH QUESTION The objective of this research study was to assess the desires of recent kidney transplant patients about the design features of a healthy lifestyle program to counter unnecessary weight gain. DESIGN In this descriptive study, recent recipients at 2 transplant centers were
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The Evolution of Communication and Education Strategies of Canadian Transplant Programs During the Pandemic. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Shaifali Sandal,Elie Fadel,Emilie Trinh,Michael Gagnon,Andrea Herrera-Gayol,Marcelo Cantarovich
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Comparison of Transplant Pharmacist Treatment Decisions Between Telehealth and Clinic Visits Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-04-12 Jiashan Xu-Stettner, Amy N. Thompson, Linda J. Fitzgerald, Tracy Licari, Katie A. McMurry, Sarah Tischer
Introduction: Implementation of telehealth in high-risk patient populations provides opportunities for continuous interactions and has previously been shown to positively impact practice. However, ...
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A Randomized Control Trial Testing a Medication Safety Dashboard in Veteran Transplant Recipients Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-04-11 David J. Taber, Sherry Milfred-LaForest, Kelsey Rife, Rebecca Felkner, Danielle Cooney, Nicholas Super, Samantha McClelland, Casey Buchanan
IntroductionMedication errors, adverse events, and nonadherence in organ transplant recipients are common and can lead to suboptimal outcomes. A medication safety dashboard was developed to identif...
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Reassessing Geographic, Logistical, and Cold Ischemia Cutoffs in Liver Transplantation Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-04-03 Stephanie Ohara, Blanca Lizaola-Mayo, Elizabeth Macdonough, Paige Morgan, Devika Das, Lena Egbert, Abigail Brooks, Amit K. Mathur, Bashar Aqel, Kunam S. Reddy, Caroline C. Jadlowiec
IntroductionLiver acceptance patterns vary significantly between transplant centers. Data pertaining to outcomes of livers declined by local and regional centers and allocated nationally remains li...
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Perspectives on Donor-Derived Cell-Free DNA in Kidney Transplant Recipients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 Michael D Williams,Vineet Gupta,Edie Y Chan,Oyedolamu Olaitan
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Organ Transplantation Outcomes of Deceased Organ Donors in Organ Procurement Organization-Based Recovery Facilities Versus Acute-Care Hospitals Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-21 Emily A. Vail, Douglas E. Schaubel, Peter L. Abt, Niels D. Martin, Peter P. Reese, Mark D. Neuman
IntroductionRecovery of donated organs at organ procurement organization (OPO)-based recovery facilities has been proposed to improve organ donation outcomes, but few data exist to characterize dif...
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Testing the Differential Access Hypothesis That Black Kidney Transplant Candidates Perceive Social Network Access to Fewer Potential Living Donors Than White Candidates Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-21 Jonathan Daw, Mary Roberts, Avrum Gillespie, Ashton M. Verdery, Tanjala S. Purnell
IntroductionMany studies of Black–White disparities in living donor kidney transplantation hypothesize that they were partially due to Black–White differences in candidate social network access to ...
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Apixaban for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism After Lung Transplantation Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-20 Anne Nikodem, Ashwini Arjuna, Chengcheng Hu, Aasya Nasar, Jade C. Lam, Lauren Cherrier
IntroductionGuidelines recommend the use of direct oral anticoagulation therapy over warfarin for the treatment of venous thromboembolism and atrial fibrillation. However, there is uncertainty and ...
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One Editor's Tip on Publishing Outcomes of a Performance Improvement Project. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Rebecca P Winsett
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Evaluation of Eculizumab Use in Renal Transplant Recipients Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-20 Kathryn Norville, Jenise Stephen, Carolyn Mead-Harvey, Rebecca Corey, Cassandra Votruba
Introduction: Eculizumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to complement protein C5, inhibiting complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy. It is approved for several indications including at...
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Goal-Directed Haemodynamic Therapy Improves Patient Outcomes in Kidney Transplantation Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-20 Jez Fabes, Ammar Al Midani, Aman S Sarna, Dina H Hadi, Saqib A Naji, Neal R Banga, Gareth L Jones, Peter D Berry, Marc D Wittenberg
Introduction: Kidney transplant graft function depends on optimised haemodynamics. However, high fluid volumes risk hypervolaemic complications. The Edwards Lifesciences ClearSight™ device permits ...
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A Nominal Group Technique Study of Patients Who Identify as Black or African American and Access to Renal Transplantation Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-20 Camilla W. Nonterah, Shawn O. Utsey, Gaurav Gupta, Sawyer Wilkins, Heather M. Gardiner
Introduction: Completion of the renal transplant evaluation has been associated with several barriers for patients who identify as Black or African American. This study sought to prioritize barrier...
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Short Tutorial for Constructing Meaningful Tables Using AMA Style. Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-29 Rebecca P Winsett
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Posttransplant Anemia With Overall Mortality and Cardiovascular Outcomes Among Kidney Transplant Recipients Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-02 Poemlarp Mekraksakit, Natnicha Leelaviwat, Juthipong Benjanuwattra, Samapon Duangkham, Gaspar Del Rio-Pertuz, Charat Thongprayoon, Jakrin Kewcharoen, Boonphiphop Boonpheng, Camilo Pena, Wisit Cheungpasitporn
Introduction: Posttransplant anemia is a common finding after kidney transplantation. A previous meta-analysis reported an association between anemia and graft loss. However, data on cardiovascular...
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A Home Education Service to Increase Knowledge of Treatment Options and Improve Attitudes to Living Donor Kidney Transplantation Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-23 Orla Hobson, Jen Lumsdaine, Ahmed Sherif, Gabriel C. Oniscu
Introduction: Lack of knowledge about living donor kidney transplant and difficulties in approaching potential donors constitute barriers for many patients and may contribute to inequality of acces...
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Tacrolimus Formulation, Exposure Variability, and Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-23 Elaine F. Lai, Huong Thao Nguyen, Olusegun Famure, Yanhong Li, S. Joseph Kim
IntroductionFew studies have compared within-patient variability measures of tacrolimus trough levels by formulation and assessed within-patient variability on outcomes of kidney transplant recipie...
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Development and Validation of a Model to Predict Malignancy Within the First Year After Adult Heart Transplantation Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-20 William L. Baker, Timothy E. Moore, Eric Baron, Douglas L. Jennings, Abhishek Jaiswal
Purpose: Malignancy after heart transplantation is associated with poor outcomes. At present, no prediction model exists for any malignancy within the first year after transplant. Methods: We studi...
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External Validation of the United Kingdom Transplant Benefit Score in Australia and New Zealand Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-20 Eunice G. Lee, Marcos V. Perini, Enes Makalic, Gabriel C. Oniscu, Michael A. Fink
Introduction: In Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), liver allocation is needs based (based on model for end-stage liver disease score [MELD]). An alternative allocation system is a transplant benefit...
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A Qualitative Study of the Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals on Features of Digital Health Interventions to Support Physical Activity in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-20 Lauren Handler, Paula Jaloul, Jessica Clancy, Brittany Cuypers, Jayme Muir, Julia Hemphill, Tania Janaudis-Ferreira, Chaya Gottesman, Lisa Wickerson, Mike Lovas, Joseph A. Cafazzo, Sunita Mathur
Introduction: Digital health interventions may support physical activity among solid organ transplant recipients. These interventions should be designed with users in mind, including healthcare pro...
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Donor-Recipient Body Surface Area Mismatch and the Outcome of Liver Transplantation in the UK Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-19 Ioannis D. Kostakis, Dimitri Aristotle Raptis, Brian R. Davidson, Satheesh Iype, David Nasralla, Charles Imber, Dinesh Sharma, Theodora Pissanou, Joerg Matthias Pollok
Introduction: Too small or too big liver grafts for recipient's size has detrimental effects on transplant outcomes. Research Questions: The purpose was to correlate donor-recipient body surface ar...
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Risk Factors for First and Recurrent Fractures among Kidney Transplant Recipients Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-14 Norman Atagu, Stefani Mihilli, Huong Thao Nguyen, Alicia Wu, Olusegun Famure, Yanhong Li, S. Joseph Kim
Introduction: Kidney transplantation is associated with increased risk of bone fracture. Current literature reports widely variable fracture burden and contains limited data on risk factors for rec...
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Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Create Animated Videos to Attenuate Disparities in Access to Kidney Transplant Information Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Liise K. Kayler, Barbara Breckenridge, Cheryl Thomas, Sherry Brinser-Day, Esmeralda Sierra, Renee B. Cadzow, Thomas H. Feeley, Laurene Tumiel-Berhalter
Introduction: Community-based participatory research and animated video offer promising approaches to attenuate disparities in access to kidney transplant information. Project Aims: We refined an e...
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Identifying Outcome Domains for Clinical Trials of Physical Rehabilitation Among Adults Undergoing Solid Organ Transplantation Using a Delphi Approach Prog. Transplant. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-12 Tathiana Santana Shiguemoto, Tania Janaudis-Ferreira, Neha Dewan, Sunita Mathur
Introduction: A core outcome set (COS) improves the quality of reporting in clinical trials; however, this has not been developed for clinical trials of exercise training among adults undergoing so...