Transplant
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RNA sequencing characterized high-risk squamous cell carcinomas
Key clinical point: Squamous cell carcinomas from organ transplant recipients showed a more aggressive molecular profile than did those from...
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Sofosbuvir and ribavirin critical to preventing posttransplantation HCV recurrence
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Levofloxacin didn’t prevent BK virus after kidney transplant, increased quinolone resistance
Key clinical point: Levofloxacin prophylaxis isn’t recommended after kidney transplant, because it failed to prevent BK viruria and was associated...
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Kidney donors at greater risk of preeclampsia, gestational hypertension
Key clinical point: Information on an increased risk for preeclampsia and gestational hypertension should be included in clinical practice...
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Interferon-free regimen benefits HCV-infected liver transplant recipients
Key clinical point: An oral, interferon-free drug combination produced a 97% sustained virologic response rate in liver transplant recipients with...
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FDA approves simeprevir-sofosbuvir combo for hepatitis C
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Lungs donated after cardiac arrest, brain death yield similar survival rates
Key clinical point: Expansion of organ donation programs to include organs donated after cardiac death could help meet a growing demand for...
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Lungs donated after asphyxiation, drowning found suitable for transplant
Key clinical point: Lung transplant recipients had good outcomes and long-term survival in cases involving donors who died of asphyxiation or...
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Later transplant for renal failure in lupus nephritis may raise graft failure risk
Key clinical point: Delaying transplantation in LN-ESRD patients may do more harm than good, although future studies should determine if longer...
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Right-sided living donor kidney transplant found safe
Key clinical point: Choices of kidney to transplant may not need to hinge on left or right donor organ as a deciding factor.Major Finding:...
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Liver grafts donated after circulatory death increase early risk of diabetes
Key clinical point: Recipients of liver grafts donated after circulatory death are at a slightly higher risk for post-transplant new-onset...