2024
Kidney Transplant Outcomes From Deceased Donors Who Received Dialysis
Wen Y, Mansour S, Srialluri N, Hu D, Philbrook H, Hall I, Doshi M, Mohan S, Reese P, Parikh C. Kidney Transplant Outcomes From Deceased Donors Who Received Dialysis. JAMA 2024, 332: 215-225. PMID: 38780515, PMCID: PMC11117155, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.8469.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeath-censored graft failureKidney transplant recipientsGraft failureDeceased kidney donorsKidney transplantationTransplant recipientsGraft functionDeceased donorsFollow-upHigher risk of delayed graft functionIncidence of delayed graft functionOutcomes of transplant recipientsRisk of delayed graft functionMedian Follow-UpKidney donorsDelayed graft functionUS organ procurement organizationsKidney transplant outcomesRetrospective cohort studyRecipients of kidneysKidney donation
2023
Report From a Multidisciplinary Symposium on the Future of Living Kidney Donor Transplantation
Peters T, Fung J, Radcliffe-Richards J, Satel S, Roth A, McCormick F, Gershun M, Matas A, Roberts J, Morrison J, Chertow G, Lee L, Held P, Ojo A. Report From a Multidisciplinary Symposium on the Future of Living Kidney Donor Transplantation. Progress In Transplantation 2023, 33: 363-371. PMID: 37968881, DOI: 10.1177/15269248231212911.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKidney donationDonor kidney exchangeDonor renal transplantationDonor kidney transplantationDeceased donor kidneysKidney donor transplantationLive kidney donationKidney transplantationRenal transplantationDonor transplantationDonor kidneysKidney functionDonor evaluationKidney donorsOptimal treatmentTransplantationPermanent lossMultidisciplinary symposiumDonationKidney exchangeDonorsKidneyCliniciansCompelling stimulus
2022
Perceived Susceptibility to Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension Self-Management among Black and White Live Kidney Donors.
Gianaris K, Vargas G, Johnson M, Yu Y, Wilson E, Perkins J, Jackson A, Boulware L, Massie A, Levan M, Segev D, Purnell T. Perceived Susceptibility to Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension Self-Management among Black and White Live Kidney Donors. Ethnicity & Disease 2022, 32: 101-108. PMID: 35497403, PMCID: PMC9037644, DOI: 10.18865/ed.32.2.101.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLive kidney donorsChronic kidney diseaseKidney diseaseSelf-care behaviorsKidney donorsWhite donorsBlack donorsMultivariable logistic regression modelHypertension Self-ManagementLive kidney donationElectronic medical recordsSelf-care strategiesLogistic regression modelsFuture disease riskRace/ethnicityBlood pressureLive donorsMedical recordsKidney donationCare studiesYoung donorsHypertensionSociodemographic factorsHealth outcomesPotential association
2021
Reducing Opioid Dependence and Improving Patient Experience for Living Kidney Donors with Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
Do V, Cohen E, Haakinson D, Deshpande R, Batra R. Reducing Opioid Dependence and Improving Patient Experience for Living Kidney Donors with Transversus Abdominis Plane Block. Transplantology 2021, 2: 57-63. DOI: 10.3390/transplantology2010006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLaparoscopic living-donor nephrectomyPatient-controlled analgesiaHydromorphone patient-controlled analgesiaPost-operative opioid useDays of dischargeTransversus abdominis planeTAP blockLiposomal bupivacaineOpioid useControl groupPain scoresPain managementOpioid dependenceKidney donorsStudy groupPost-operative pain scoresSingle-center retrospective studyTransversus abdominis plane blockComparable pain scoresLiving Donor NephrectomyPostoperative hospital lengthPreoperative TAP blockPatients 18 yearsPostoperative opioid usePerioperative pain managementQuantifying Risk Tolerance Among Potential Living Kidney Donors With the Donor-Specific Risk Questionnaire
Thiessen C, Gannon J, Li S, Skrip L, Dobosz D, Gan G, Deng Y, Kennedy K, Gray D, Mussell A, Reese PP, Gordon EJ, Kulkarni S. Quantifying Risk Tolerance Among Potential Living Kidney Donors With the Donor-Specific Risk Questionnaire. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 2021, 78: 246-258. PMID: 33508397, DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2020.11.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKidney failure riskKidney failureDonor evaluationRisk QuestionnaireGreater patient-centered carePotential Living Kidney DonorsRisk estimatesKidney transplant centersKidney donor evaluationMultivariable logistic regressionLiving Kidney DonorsTime of enrollmentPatient-centered careTransplant centersTransplant teamKidney donorsRisk groupsPatient engagementAbstractTextLogistic regressionStudy designLongitudinal mixed-methods studyRecipientsMixed-methods studyRisk threshold
2018
Opting Out and Offers of ‘Alibis’ for Potential Living Kidney Donors in US Transplant Centers
Iskander R, Kulkarni S, Thiessen C. Opting Out and Offers of ‘Alibis’ for Potential Living Kidney Donors in US Transplant Centers. Transplantation 2018, 102: s243. DOI: 10.1097/01.tp.0000542922.79287.57.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUS transplant centersTransplant centersKidney donationOPTN policyMost centersPotential Living Kidney DonorsLiving Kidney DonorsPotential donorsKidney donor programsNon-medical reasonsRate of withdrawalSurgical riskMajority of participantsKidney donorsHigh riskDonor ProgramDonor advocateQualitative coding techniquesEmotional distressRange of practicesSemi-structured interviewsFurther studiesTwo-thirdsFear of impactLKDThe Relationship between Carotid and Femoral Artery Intima-Media Thickness and Histopathologic Grade of Atherosclerosis in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Nezami N, Ghabili K, Shokouhi-Gogani B, Mirchi M, Ghojazadeh M, Safa J, Zomorrodi A, Gharadaghi A, Mojadidi MK, Tarzamni MK, Khajir G, Ghorashi S, Revzin M. The Relationship between Carotid and Femoral Artery Intima-Media Thickness and Histopathologic Grade of Atherosclerosis in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Nephron 2018, 139: 159-169. PMID: 29514148, DOI: 10.1159/000487491.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic kidney diseaseIntima-media thicknessGrade of atherosclerosisCKD patientsKidney diseaseFemoral artery intima-media thicknessCoronary artery bypass graftArtery intima-media thicknessArtery bypass graftHealthy kidney donorsCoronary artery diseaseArterial tissue samplesCKD groupArtery diseaseBypass graftKidney donorsHistopathological assessmentHistopathologic gradeCIMTStudy groupPatientsAtherosclerosisMedia thicknessUltrasound measurementsTissue samples
2017
Risk of End-Stage Renal Disease in HIV-Positive Potential Live Kidney Donors
Muzaale AD, Althoff KN, Sperati CJ, Abraham AG, Kucirka LM, Massie AB, Kitahata MM, Horberg MA, Justice AC, Fischer MJ, Silverberg MJ, Butt AA, Boswell SL, Rachlis AR, Mayor AM, Gill MJ, Eron JJ, Napravnik S, Drozd DR, Martin JN, Bosch RJ, Durand CM, Locke JE, Moore RD, Lucas GM, Segev DL. Risk of End-Stage Renal Disease in HIV-Positive Potential Live Kidney Donors. American Journal Of Transplantation 2017, 17: 1823-1832. PMID: 28497525, PMCID: PMC5489376, DOI: 10.1111/ajt.14235.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCase-Control StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGlomerular Filtration RateGraft RejectionGraft SurvivalHIV InfectionsHIV SeropositivityHIV-1HumansIncidenceKidney Failure, ChronicKidney Function TestsKidney TransplantationLiving DonorsMaleMiddle AgedNephrectomyNorth AmericaPrognosisRisk FactorsViral LoadConceptsEnd-stage renal diseaseIncidence of ESRDHIV-positive individualsLive kidney donorsKidney donorsRenal diseaseMultivariable Cox proportional hazards regressionCox proportional hazards regressionPotential live kidney donorsHIV-negative peersHIV-negative participantsHIV-positive participantsProportional hazards regressionCopies/mLKidney donor candidatesCumulative incidence estimatesCohort CollaborationCumulative incidenceHIV infectionViral loadHazards regressionNational HealthPositive individualsIncidence estimatesHealth characteristicsAssociations Between Deceased-Donor Urine MCP-1 and Kidney Transplant Outcomes
Mansour SG, Puthumana J, Reese PP, Hall IE, Doshi MD, Weng FL, Schröppel B, Thiessen-Philbrook H, Bimali M, Parikh CR. Associations Between Deceased-Donor Urine MCP-1 and Kidney Transplant Outcomes. Kidney International Reports 2017, 2: 749-758. PMID: 28730184, PMCID: PMC5512592, DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2017.03.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDelayed graft functionAcute kidney injuryMonocyte chemoattractant protein-1MCP-1 concentrationsUMCP-1Graft failureDonor Acute Kidney InjuryRecipient delayed graft functionUrine MCP-1Deceased kidney donorsKidney transplant outcomesChemoattractant protein-1Organ procurement organizationsMinimal clinical utilityAllograft functionAllograft outcomesGraft functionKidney injuryTransplant outcomesKidney procurementStudy cohortKidney donorsIndependent associationMacrophage recruitmentClinical utility
2016
A Call for Research on Individuals Who Opt Out of Living Kidney Donation
Thiessen C, Kulkarni S, Reese PP, Gordon EJ. A Call for Research on Individuals Who Opt Out of Living Kidney Donation. Transplantation 2016, 100: 2527-2532. PMID: 27495760, DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000001408.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchYKL-40 Associates with Renal Recovery in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation
Puthumana J, Hall IE, Reese PP, Schröppel B, Weng FL, Thiessen-Philbrook H, Doshi MD, Rao V, Lee CG, Elias JA, Cantley LG, Parikh CR. YKL-40 Associates with Renal Recovery in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2016, 28: 661-670. PMID: 27451287, PMCID: PMC5280016, DOI: 10.1681/asn.2016010091.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYKL-40 concentrationsDonor kidneysYKL-40Renal recoveryDeceased donor kidney transplantationRisk of DGFAcute tubular necrosisDeceased kidney donorsDonor kidney transplantationProspective cohort studyPoor transplant outcomesDeceased donor kidneysOrgan procurement organizationsDonor biomarkersGraft functionKidney transplantationCohort studyGraft failureTransplant outcomesTubular injuryTubular necrosisRecipient outcomesKidney donorsProcurement biopsiesPrognostic biomarkerDe Novo Belatacept in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Positive Kidney Transplant Recipient
Cohen E, Mulligan D, Kulkarni S, Tichy E. De Novo Belatacept in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Positive Kidney Transplant Recipient. American Journal Of Transplantation 2016, 16: 2753-2757. PMID: 27137752, DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13852.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal transplant recipientsTransplant recipientsHuman immunodeficiency virus–positive kidney transplant recipientHIV-positive renal transplant recipientsPositive renal transplant recipientsHIV-positive Black menActive antiretroviral agentsKidney transplant recipientsNew-onset diabetesHuman immunodeficiency virusImmunosuppressive regimensFirst transplantAntiretroviral agentsCalcineurin inhibitorsImmunodeficiency virusKidney donorsDrug interactionsTransplantRecipientsBlack menSuccessful casesDe novoBelataceptHypertensionHyperlipidemia
2015
Engaging Living Kidney Donors in a New Paradigm of Postdonation Care
Newell K, Formica R, Gill J. Engaging Living Kidney Donors in a New Paradigm of Postdonation Care. American Journal Of Transplantation 2015, 16: 29-32. PMID: 26639020, DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13524.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostdonation careDonor followKidney donorsLiving donorsLong-term health outcomesLiving Kidney DonorsRegular health assessmentsHealth outcomesHealth statusHealth maintenanceHealth insurance benefitsInsurance coverageHealth insuranceHealth informationHealth assessmentFollowData SystemCareMedical informationRecent studiesDonor retentionDonorsDonationInsurance benefitsDevelopment of a Donor-Centered Approach to Risk Assessment: Rebalancing Nonmaleficence and Autonomy
Thiessen C, Gordon EJ, Reese PP, Kulkarni S. Development of a Donor-Centered Approach to Risk Assessment: Rebalancing Nonmaleficence and Autonomy. American Journal Of Transplantation 2015, 15: 2314-2323. PMID: 25868787, DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13272.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Opting out: confidentiality and availability of an ‘alibi’ for potential living kidney donors in the USA
Thiessen C, Kim YA, Formica R, Bia M, Kulkarni S. Opting out: confidentiality and availability of an ‘alibi’ for potential living kidney donors in the USA. Journal Of Medical Ethics 2014, 41: 506. PMID: 25368413, DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2014-102184.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
CT angiography in potential living kidney donors: 80 kVp versus 120 kVp.
Davarpanah AH, Pahade JK, Cornfeld D, Ghita M, Kulkarni S, Israel GM. CT angiography in potential living kidney donors: 80 kVp versus 120 kVp. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2013, 201: w753-60. PMID: 24147505, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.12.10439.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWritten Informed Consent for Living Kidney Donors: Practices and Compliance With CMS and OPTN Requirements
Thiessen C, Kim YA, Formica R, Bia M, Kulkarni S. Written Informed Consent for Living Kidney Donors: Practices and Compliance With CMS and OPTN Requirements. American Journal Of Transplantation 2013, 13: 2713-2721. PMID: 24020884, DOI: 10.1111/ajt.12406.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConsent formKidney donorsKidney donor evaluationLiving Kidney DonorsKidney transplantRoutine followTransplant centersDonor evaluationUS CentersOPTN policyOrgan procurementHealth problemsInformed consentInformed consent practicesPrior yearSurgeryDonor consentConsentConsent practicesDonorsComplicationsTransplantComplianceFollowYears
2011
Should Living Kidney Donor Candidates with Impaired Fasting Glucose Donate?
Vigneault CB, Asch WS, Dahl NK, Bia MJ. Should Living Kidney Donor Candidates with Impaired Fasting Glucose Donate? Clinical Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2011, 6: 2054-2059. PMID: 21784837, DOI: 10.2215/cjn.03370411.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsTransplant centersLiving donorsDonor candidatesGreater riskImpaired glucose toleranceImpaired glucose metabolismDefinition of diabetesPotential living donorsKidney donor candidatesFuture diabetesKidney transplantMetabolic syndromeGlucose toleranceKidney donorsDonor screeningTransplant guidelinesHispanic ethnicityGlucose metabolismDiabetesHispanic individualsPotential donorsIFGRiskDonorsEthnicityMultidetector CT angiography in living donor renal transplantation: accuracy and discrepancies in right venous anatomy
Kulkarni S, Emre S, Arvelakis A, Asch W, Bia M, Formica R, Israel G. Multidetector CT angiography in living donor renal transplantation: accuracy and discrepancies in right venous anatomy. Clinical Transplantation 2011, 25: 77-82. PMID: 20070320, DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0012.2009.01193.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVenous anatomyVenous phaseMDCT angiographyRenal anatomyCircumaortic renal veinDonor renal transplantationEarly arterial bifurcationLate venous confluenceMultiple arterial anomaliesRight donor nephrectomyIntra-operative findingsMultiple venous anomaliesContrast-enhanced phasesArterial anomaliesRetroaortic veinRenal transplantationDonor nephrectomyMultiple arteriesVenous anomaliesRenal veinVenous confluenceKidney donorsTomography angiographyAnatomical variantsDonor anatomy
2010
Kidney Transplantation and HIV: Does Recipient Privacy Outweigh the Donor's Right to Information?
Formica RN, Asch WS, Wagner KR, Kulkarni S. Kidney Transplantation and HIV: Does Recipient Privacy Outweigh the Donor's Right to Information? Clinical Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2010, 5: 924-928. PMID: 20203162, PMCID: PMC2863980, DOI: 10.2215/cjn.06820909.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-positive individualsKidney transplantationMedical historyRecipient's medical historyAlternative treatment optionHIV statusKidney donorsTreatment optionsKidney donationConsensus groupTransplantationDonation procedureAbstractTextRecipient's rightRecipientsPotential donorsHealth informationPotential recipientsSpecific diseasesPanel reviewHIVDonors' rightsRiskDonorsState statues
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