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Influence of Recipient Education on the Outcome of Simultaneous Pancreas and Kidney Transplantation by Zaidi, Raza, Agha, Ahmed, Taksande, Sushant, Hubin, Elizabeth

“…Raza Zaidi,1 Ahmed Agha,2 Sushant Taksande,3 Elizabeth Hubin1 1University of Chicago Laboratory School, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA; 2The George Washington…”
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Devastating Invasive Aspergillus Infection Following Commercial Kidney Transplantation: Case Report, Review of Literature, and Ethical Issues by Basok, Anna, Romanjuk, Elvira, Rogachev, Boris, Haviv, Yosef Shmuel, Halevy, Ruth Shaco, Vorobiov, Marina

“…We described an extraordinary case of invasive aspergillosis (IA) after commercial kidney transplantation. Massive infestation by angiotrophic fungi with…”
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Tacrolimus Trough Level Variation and Its Correlation to Clinical Outcomes and Consequences in Solid Organ Transplantation by Albila, Sarah, Shawaqfe, Mohammad S, Albusaysi, Salwa, Fetyan, Lolwa, Alnashmi, Fai, Alshehri, Shaden D, Albekairy, Nataleen A, Akhulaif, Amal, Alzahrani, Lamees, Alwuhayde, Mariah, Obaidat, Aiman A, Al Bekairy, Abdulkareem M

“…Purpose: Tacrolimus is a calcineurin inhibitor that suppresses immunity by inhibiting T-lymphocyte activation. It has a high intra-and inter-patient…”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Willingness Towards Organ Donation Among Medical and Health Sciences Students in Central Region, Saudi Arabia by Almutairi, Sulaiman

“…Purpose: In this modern era, organ transplantation has become an important treatment method for certain diseases. Doctors and allied health professionals play…”
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Kidney Transplant Recipients with JC Virus Infection Have Decreased Function of the Transplanted Kidney by Hieu, Ho Trung, Sy, Bui Tien

“…Purpose: We conducted a survey on the status of patients after kidney transplantation infected with JC virus (JCV), at 108 Military Central Hospital (108MCH),…”
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A Unique Case of Tacrolimus-lnduced Dysphagia and Dysarthria in the Absence of Diagnostic Findings by Kanegi, Skyler L, Crane, George D, Scott, Kacie J, Thomas, Elizabeth

“…Tacrolimus is a cornerstone immunosuppressant with high efficacy in preventing graft rejection in liver recipients. However, neurotoxic side effects such as…”
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Predictive Value of Delayed Graft Function Definitions Following Donation After Circulatory Death Renal Transplantation in the United Kingdom by Stirnadel-Farrant, Heide A, Mu, George, Cooper-Blenkinsopp, Selin, Schroyer, Rosemary O, Thorneloe, Kevin S, Harrison, Ewen M, Andrews, Susan M.S

“…Purpose: A variety of definitions for delayed graft function (DGF) have been proposed, but none has consistently been shown to be superior for predicting…”
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Prophylaxis of Cytomegalovirus Infection in Solid Organ Transplantation, Retrospective Evaluation by Albekairy, Abdulkareem M, Shawaqfeh, Mohammad S, Alharbi, Shroug H, Almuqbil, Faisal, Alghamdi, Mesfer A, Albekairy, Nataleen A, Muflih, Suhaib M, Alkatheri, Abdulmalik

“…Introduction: Cytomegalovirus infection is one of the opportunistic infections that occur within the first year of solid organ transplantation (SOT). Antiviral…”
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Amniotic Membrane Transplantation an Experience of a Locally Prepared Tissue by Al-Yousuf, Nada, Alsetri, Hasan, Farid, Eman, George, Sara M

“…Purpose: To describe the method used locally in amniotic membrane preparation and preservation for ocular surface reconstruction. To report the indications,…”
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Predictive Value of Abnormal Hemodynamic Response to Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography in Liver Transplant Recipients by Peotter, Ashley M, Hammel, Laura L, Groose, Molly K

“…Background: Dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) is an effective tool for perioperative cardiac risk stratification in patients without end-stage liver…”
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Predictive Value of Abnormal Hemodynamic Response to Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography in Liver Transplant Recipients by Peotter, Ashley M, Hammel, Laura LL, Groose, Molly K

“…Background: Dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) is an effective tool for perioperative cardiac risk stratification in patients without end-stage liver…”
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A Unique Case of Tacrolimus-Induced Dysphagia and Dysarthria in the Absence of Diagnostic Findings by Kanegi, Skyler L, Crane, George D, Scott, Kacie J, Thomas, Elizabeth

“…Tacrolimus is a cornerstone immunosuppressant with high efficacy in preventing graft rejection in liver recipients. However, neurotoxic side effects such as…”
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Assessment of Risk Factors Associated with Bone and Mineral Disease Post-Renal Transplantation: “The Experiences of Two Centers” by AL-Otaibi, Nouf E, Alotaibi, Abdulmalik S, Albekairy, Nataleen A, Shawaqfeh, Mohammad S, Alotaibi, Moawad, Alharbi, Shmeylan, Alkatheri, Abdulmalik, Albekairy, Abdulkreem M

“…Introduction: Bone and mineral disease risk following kidney transplantation becomes increasingly a health concern. The objective of this study is to evaluate…”
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Cytomegalovirus Infection in Seropositive Kidney Transplant Recipients in the Era of Antiviral Prophylaxis with Valacyclovir: A Single-Center Study in Morocco by Rezzouk, Bouchra, Bouattar, Tarik, Belkadi, Bouchra, Razine, Rachid, Bayahia, Rabia, Ouzeddoun, Naima, Benamar, Loubna, Rhou, Hakima, Bouihat, Najat, Ibrahimi, Azeddine, Seffar, Myriam, Kabbaj, Hakima

“…Purpose: Despite the use of antiviral prophylaxis with valacyclovir, cytomegalovirus infection (CMV) can still occur in seropositive kidney transplant…”
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Changes in the Composition and Function of the Human Salivary Microbiome After Heart Transplantation: A Pilot Study by Joyce, Heidi, Taylor, Michael R, Moffat, Andrew, Hong, Mia, Isaac, Debra, Fine, Nowell, Greenway, Steven C

“…Introduction: Interactions between our commensal microbes and immune system are well recognized but the impact of immunosuppression on this relationship is…”
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Circulating nucleic acids as biomarkers for allograft injury after solid organ transplantation: current state-of-the-art by Pattar, Sabrina K, Greenway, Steven C

“…Immune-mediated injury of a transplanted organ can lead to allograft dysfunction and even patient death. Acute cellular rejection typically occurs within the…”
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Psychosocial challenges before and after organ transplantation by Schulz, Karl-Heinz, Kroencke, Sylvia

“…This review addresses psychosocial challenges before and after solid organ transplantation. Stressors, corresponding psychosocial changes of the recipient, and…”
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Do Health Sciences Students Have the Appropriate Knowledge and Attitude to Advance Organ Donation in Ethiopia? Cross-Sectional Study by Wolide, Amare Desalegn, Goro, Kabaye Kumela, Dibaba, Fantu Kerga, Debalke, Serkadis, Seboka, Meskerem, Tufa, Birtukan Edilu, Fufa, Fanta Gashe, Bobasa, Eshetu Mulisa

“…Background: Donated organs and tissues are necessary for transplantation to treat irreparable organ failure. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and…”
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Improving Patient Outcomes Following Pediatric Liver Transplant: Current Perspectives by Cuenca, Alex G, Yeh, Heidi

“…Over the last 50 years, considerable advances have been made in pediatric liver transplantation. The long-term 10-year patient and graft survival following…”
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Regeneration of trabecular meshwork in primary open angle glaucoma by stem cell therapy: a new treatment approach by Vingolo, Enzo Maria, Chabib, Ayoub, Anselmucci, Federico

“…Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is a worldwide disease with IOP being an important risk factor for the disease. Pharmacological and surgical treatments have…”
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