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Renal Considerations in Critically Ill Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients
Aklilu A, Renaghan A. Renal Considerations in Critically Ill Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients. 2023, 351-364. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-28797-8_27.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHematopoietic stem cell transplantationAcute kidney injuryKidney injuryRisk factorsIncidence of AKIPrognosis of AKIHematopoietic stem cell transplant patientsPost-transplant risk factorsTransplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathyStem cell transplant patientsHepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndromePost-transplant complicationsChronic kidney diseaseIndependent risk factorSinusoidal obstruction syndromeCell transplant patientsKidney replacement therapyStem cell transplantationIntensive care unitHospital mortalityNephrotoxic medicationsRenal considerationsVentilator requirementEngraftment syndromeHSCT recipientsThe removal of race from kidney function estimation: Key points for primary providers
Aklilu A, Delgado C. The removal of race from kidney function estimation: Key points for primary providers. Journal Of The National Medical Association 2022, 114: s25-s33. PMID: 35595580, DOI: 10.1016/j.jnma.2022.05.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKidney functionKidney function estimationChronic kidney diseasePrimary care providersGlomerular filtration rate estimationKidney dysfunctionKidney diseaseRisk factorsCare providersNephrology societiesSocial determinantsPrimary providersEarly detectionInclusion of raceTask ForceMedical algorithmsRecent recognitionWidespread implementationGFRProvidersDysfunctionRaceDiseaseProgression
2024
The Future of Kidney Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Challenges, Triumphs, and Opportunities
Kalyesubula R, Aklilu A, Calice-Silva V, Kumar V, Kansiime G. The Future of Kidney Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Challenges, Triumphs, and Opportunities. Kidney360 2024, 5: 1047-1061. PMID: 38922683, PMCID: PMC11296549, DOI: 10.34067/kid.0000000000000489.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchKidney careMiddle-income countriesHealth system infrastructureResilient health care systemHealth care providersKidney healthHealth care systemChronic kidney diseaseCare providersUnique risk factorsHealth priorityCare systemLack of awarenessChronic diseasesGeneral populationCareLMICsKidney replacement therapyHealthRisk factorsGenetic predispositionEarly detectionMultidisciplinary followFinancing mechanismsHuman resources