BACKGROUND The surveillance of kidney transplant patients depends on function of different immunologic markers like co-stimulatory molecules. These molecules may also be associated with post kidney transplant viral related outcomes. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the possible associations between co-stimulatory molecule gene polymorphisms and viral infections in kidney tr...

tacrolimus is a main drug for induction and maintenance immunosuppression for patients with kidney transplants in many centers. one of important side effect of drug is post-transplant diabetes mellitus .of course; diabetes ketoacidosis (dka) is rare. in this report, a 12-year-old girl with dka was presented after 45 days of kidney transplantation.

INTRODUCTION Viral infections are a real threat in kidney transplant recipients because of their immunocompromised condition. This study aimed to evaluate herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) seropositivity among kidney transplant recipients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Serum samples of 91 kidney transplant recipients from Urmia, Iran, were examined serologically for antibodies against HSV-2 using an enz...

Combined heart and kidney transplant has become an accepted therapy for patients with coexisting heart and kidney failure. This method, compared with single-organ transplant, has a better outcome. Here, we report the first successful combined heart and kidney transplant in Iran. The patient was a 36-year-old man with end-stage renal disease owing to IgA nephropathy, admitted to Masih Daneshvari...

Background: Accurate and rapid assessment of allograft function is essential in renal transplant recipients in order to detect allograft rejection and to monitor drug nephrotoxicity. We aimed to evaluate the usefulness of cystatin C as a marker of kidney allograft function in the early post-transplant period and to compare this value with that of conventional serum creatinine concentration. Met...

Hyperuricemia management in chronic kidney disease is a challenging task. We encounter this dilemma on regular basis. Kidney patients have wide range (CKD population, Hemodialysis & peritoneal dialysis cohort and renal transplant patients).

BACKGROUND Improvements in renal allograft outcomes have permitted kidney transplantation after prior kidney allograft failure as well as after nonrenal solid organ transplantation. This study compares renal allograft outcomes in the 3 groups, that is, primary, repeat, and kidney after nonrenal solid organ transplantation, where transplant group was coded as a time-dependent variable. METHODS...

mineral density changes within six months of renal transplantation. increased bone turnover and low bone density in long-term survivors to kidney transplantation. Posttransplant bone disease: evidence for a high bone resorption state. mineral density in kidney transplant recipients and patients on hemodialysis: a comparison with healthy individuals. Comparison of alendronate and pamidronate on ...

BACKGROUND People living with chronic kidney disease will require renal dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain life. Although Indonesia has a developing healthcare industry, Indonesia's kidney transplant rates are lower than comparable nations. PURPOSE To explore the healthcare literature to identify barriers to kidney transplants in particular in relation to Indonesia. METHODS Healthc...