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What is the issue? Calcineurin inhibitors (CNI, cyclosporin and tacrolimus) are an important part of treatment to suppress the immune system to prevent rejection of transplanted kidneys. However, CNI can cause high blood pressure and kidney scarring which contribute to worsening of risk factors for heart attack, stroke, and loss of the transplanted ...

What is the issue? Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for most patients with end-stage kidney disease. Strategies to increase donor organ availability and to prolong the transplanted kidney's survival have become priorities in kidney transplantation. About 10% to 35% of all kidney transplant recipients will experience one episode of ...

Protocol: To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at assisting employment for people on dialysis, or their family caregivers.

Kidney and Transplant Group Camila Olarte Parra Title Monday, May 8, 2017 ...

What is the issue? In many parts of the world, diabetes is the most common reason that people experience kidney failure and need treatment with a kidney transplant or dialysis. Disability (blindness, limb loss, kidney failure) due to diabetes is caused by high blood glucose (sugar) levels. An important question is whether extra treatment to control ...

Kidney and Transplant Group Andre Fonseca Title Wednesday, March 15, 2017 ...

Kidney and Transplant Group Angela Ju Title Monday, March 27, 2017 ...

What is the issue? People who have kidney disease can experience a lower life expectancy, complications including heart disease, and may need treatment for severe kidney failure, such as dialysis. Patients and doctors wish to identify treatments that protect people against kidney failure or heart disease. For both doctors and people who have kidney ...

Protocol: This review aims to look at the benefits and harms of interventions for improving sleep quality among adults and children with CKD.

Kidney and Transplant Group Yeoungjee Cho Title Thursday, March 9, 2017 ...