Kidney transplantation (KT) can reverse renal function and improve patient survival while intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) level persists high in some kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Thus we examined the prevalence associated factors of persistent hyperparathyroidism (pHPT).

BACKGROUND Vitamin D does not only regulate calcium homeostasis but also plays an important role as an immune modulator. It influences the immune system through the induction of immune shifts and regulatory cells resulting in immunologic tolerance. As such, vitamin D is thought to exert beneficial effects within the transplant setting, especially in kidney transplant recipients, considering the...

background: the purpose of this study was to characterize the pharmacokinetic parameters of mycophenolic acid (mpa) in iranian kidney transplant patients. methods: plasma mpa concentration of mycophenolate mofetile (mmf) 1 gram two times a day was measured in 21 iranian kidney transplant recipients receiving treatment. patients who entered the study had been transplanted for more than 3 months ...

Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after kidney transplantation. Effective prevention and management of cardiovascular disease in kidney transplant recipients are integral to increasing patient longevity and quality of life, in addition to improving graft survival. This article discusses cardiovascular disease and its management in kidney transplant recipients. T...

The aim of our study is to determine characteristics and outcomes of kidney cancer in renal transplant recipients. MEDLINE® database was searched in June 2015 to identify cases of kidney cancer in renal transplant recipients. We include also a new case. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis. Forty-eight (48) recipients reported in 25 papers met the eligibility criteria. The median age w...

OBJECTIVES: Recent studies have shown a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D, defined as a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level less than 30 ng/ml, in both healthy populations and patients with chronic kidney disease. Patients undergoing kidney transplant are at an increased risk of skin cancer and are advised to avoid sunlight exposure. Therefore, these patients might share two major risk factors f...

INTRODUCTION Several skin disorders, immunosuppression-induced, have been described in transplant recipients. The aim of our study is to characterize the clinical spectrum of skin disorders and to compare the findings in liver and kidney transplant recipients. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective descriptive study was conducted. Data were collected from the medical records of all liver and ki...

background stem cell transplantation has become as a novel treatment  for end-stage kidney, lung, heart , liver diseases and several hematologic disorders. improved survival of transplant recipients has raised awareness of post-transplant complications. one of these complications is transplant-related osteoporosis. methods  in this manuscript we review prevention methods for transplant-related ...

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OBJECTIVES Neurologic complications are common after kidney and liver transplant. Neurologic complications affect mortality and morbidity in transplant recipients, and neuropathic pain is an important symptom affecting a patient's quality of life. The aim of the present study was to provide readers with our experience regarding causes and treatment of neuropathic pain in patients undergoing kid...