Successful Kidney Transplantation of Two Patients with Donors Positive for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus InfectionAbstract Despite preventative measures, including vaccination, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection may result in severe illness, particularly in immunosuppressed transplant recipients. This has had a negative impact on organ donation and transplantation rates. However, the ri [...] 547 4147 |
Brief Review: Pancreatic Islet Transplantation for Type 1 Diabetes in HumansAbstract Pancreatic islet transplantation (ITx) has moved from the experimental phase of development to a position of an accepted and appropriate procedure to apply in clinical medicine. The primary indication for use of ITx is for management of dangerous and recurrent hypoglycemia secondary to use of exogen [...] 586 5078 |
Short-Term Impact of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Leukemia Patients on Bone Bio Markers, Electrolytes and Blood Profileby
Rhythm Joshi
,
Zehva Khan
,
Aakriti Garg
,
Nidhi
,
Ubada Aqeel
,
Dinesh Bhurani
and
Mohd.Ashif Khan
Abstract Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) or Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) has significantly improved the survival rates of patients suffering from hematological malignancies. However, the cure can only be achieved at the price of morbidity and long-term complications such as bo [...] 546 5256 |
A Case of Disseminated Cryptococcus Post-Kidney TransplantAbstract Cryptococcosis is a common invasive fungal infection in solid organ transplant recipients (SOTR) that can be challenging to manage. We discuss a case of disseminated cryptococcosis in a transplant recipient. A 26-year-old woman with a history of ESRD from C1q nephropathy, living-related kidney trans [...] 821 5208 |
Normal Saline vs Plasma-Lyte A Use Intra- and Post-Operatively in Adult Kidney Transplant Recipientsby
Kristen R Szempruch
,
Alec D Martschenko
,
Harendra Arora
,
Robert S Isaak
,
Ravindra Prasad
,
John L Schmitz
,
Chuning Liu
,
Fei Zou
and
Pablo Serrano Rodriguez
Abstract Fluid management intra- and post-operatively for kidney transplant recipients (KTR) is essential to maintain adequate perfusion to the kidney. 0.9% normal saline (NS) is commonly used, but it can cause hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis, which may result in hyperkalemia and lead to delayed graft func [...] 629 4780 |
Robust Outcomes for Hispanic Lung Transplant Recipients in the United Statesby
Michelle N. Bremer
,
Garrick J. Gama
,
Omkar Rao
,
Eugene Golts
,
Deepa Kurup
,
Aarya Kafi
,
Christine M. Lin
,
Gordon Yung
and
Kamyar Afshar
Abstract Race, while a social construct, has a strong effect on a person’s health. There is limited data on racial disparities within lung transplantation (LTx), especially for Hispanic recipients. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify inequalities that may involve this population. We analyzed his [...] 551 4775 |
A Breath of Fresh Air - Lung Transplantation Has Come of Ageby
Suresh Keshavamurthy
and
Cody Russell
Abstract A boundless spectrum of chronic lung diseases is said to effect over 500 million persons globally. Lung transplantation is a well-established therapeutic option for patients suffering from end-stage lung diseases, however waitlist mortality and primary graft failure remain major determinants as post [...] 521 5001 |
Mobilization of Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cells (PBSC) in CD20+ Lymphoma Patients Using RICE, Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) and PlerixaforAbstract RICE is salvage therapy for treating CD20+non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It is combined with G-CSF to collect autologous peripheral blood stem cells (aPBSC). Little data exists, though, on the combination of G-CSF and Plerixafor after RICE in mobilizing adequate number of CD34 cells and the [...] 447 3794 |
Monitoring Survival Following Lung Transplantation with Inclusion of Unaccounted Risksby
Kamyar Afshar
,
Michelle N Bremer
,
Deepa Kurup
,
Michael Bernales
,
Elizabeth Schonhoft
,
Luis Santana
,
Caro Davila
,
Gina Schooler
,
Gordon Yung
,
Travis Pollema
and
Eugene Golts
Abstract Lung transplant (LTx) survival and quality of life have been steadily improving, partially from changes in candidate selection for transplantation. There are well-known high-risk factors that lead to poor LTx outcomes, which may be referred to as ‘accounted’ risks. However, there are also other ‘una [...] 467 4262 |
Impact of Sex and Age at Lung Transplantation on Long-Term Survival of Patients with Cystic FibrosisAbstract Careful selection of lung transplant (LT) recipients with cystic fibrosis (CF) may improve outcomes; therefore, we studied the impact of sex and age at the time of LT on long-term survival of patients with CF. LT recipients with CF who received post-LT care at our center bet [...] 481 4044 |