Conversion to mTOR-Inhibitors Plus IV Immunoglobulins in Kidney-Transplant Recipients with BKV Infection: A Retrospective Comparative Study.

BK virus-associated nephropathy (PvAN) increases the risk of graft failure justifying treatment. Conversion to mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors (mTORi) and Human polyclonal immunoglobulins (IVIg) could prevent the risk of PvAN. Our retrospective study assessed the efficacy of mTORi associated with IVIg therapy (mTORi±IVIg group) versus standard immunosuppression reduction to clear BKV DNAemia.

Why Did You Choose This Pet?: Adopters and Pet Selection Preferences in Five Animal Shelters in the United States.

Responses from an adopter survey (n = 1,491) determined reasons for pet selection, type of information received by the adopter, and the context in which the animal's behavior was observed. Appearance of the animal, social behavior with adopter, and personality were the top reasons for adoption across species and age groups. Most adopters stated that information about the animal from a staff member or volunteer was more important than information on cage cards, and health and behavior information was particularly important.