Neural epidermal growth factor-like 1 (NELL-1) is responsible for a substantial proportion of cases of PLA2R-negative primary membranous nephropathy (MN). To investigate the occurrence, association, and treatment responses, we carried out this ambispective study. In the study, nine (10%) of all patients with MN at our center were found to be NELL-1 positive.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMonitoring graft health and detecting graft rejection is crucial for the success of post-transplantation outcomes. In Western countries, the use of donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) has gained widespread recognition as a diagnostic tool for kidney transplant recipients. However, the role of dd-cfDNA among the Indian population remains unexplored.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe 2022 Monkeypox virus, an evolved DNA strain originating in Africa, exhibits heightened human-to-human transmissibility and potential animal transmission. Its host remains unidentified. While its initial slow transmission rate restrained global impact, 2022 saw a surge in cases, causing widespread concern in over 103 countries by September.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMillions of people have died as a result of SARS-CoV-2, which was first discovered in China and has since spread globally. Patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection may show a range of symptoms, including fever, coughing, and shortness of breath, or they may show no symptoms at all. To treat COVID-19 symptoms and avoid serious infections, many medications and vaccinations have been employed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Thromboembolism is more common in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) than in the general population. Studies evaluating arterial and venous thromboembolism (VTE) in KTRs are scarce and the magnitude and risk factors are mostly undefined.
Methods: A nested control study was conducted from January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2019.
Background: Asia is the global epicenter of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic; however, COVID-19-related mortality in Asia remains lower than in other parts of the world. It is uncertain whether the mortality of COVID-19-infected kidney transplant recipients (KTXs) from Asia follows the lower mortality trends of the younger Asian population.
Methods: Specific transplant centers from countries in the Asian Society of Transplantation were invited to participate in a study to examine the epidemiology, clinical features, natural history, and outcomes of COVID-19 infections in KTXs.
Introduction: Early-start peritoneal dialysis (PD) (use of PD catheter within 48 hours of insertion) is an innovative approach for prompt initiation of PD.
Aim: This study was conducted to analyze the outcomes of early-start PD.
Materials And Methods: A total of 100 patients on PD were retrospectively analyzed.
This study is conducted to observe the association of diabetes (DM), hypertension (HTN) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) on the prognosis and mortality of COVID-19 infection in hospital admitted patients with above mentioned comorbidities. This is a single centre, observational, retrospective study carried out at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi, India. The burden of comorbidities on the prognosis and clinical outcome of COVID-19 patients admitted patients from April 8, 2020, to October 4, 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWith low rates of rejection with current immunosuppression consisting of steroids, mycophenolic acid and tacrolimus, the question arises whether induction offers any additional benefit in low-risk renal transplant recipients. This study evaluated outcomes with and without induction in low-risk renal transplant recipients. A prospective observational study in which 100 low-risk renal transplant recipients were included and divided into two groups - one that received induction (IND) and another that did not (NO IND).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSaudi J Kidney Dis Transpl
February 2022
Since the initial times of renal transplantation in the 1950s, understanding various aspects influencing graft survival and outcome have been progressively improving. However, infections especially urinary tract infections (UTIs), are an important factor leading to an increase in morbidity and graft failure. UTI degrades the health-related quality of life and can potentially impair graft function.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine and its utility in solid organ transplantation need to be timely revised and updated. These guidelines have been formalized by the experts-the apex technical committee members of the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization and the heads of transplant societies-for the guidance of transplant communities. We recommend that all personnel involved in organ transplantation should be vaccinated as early as possible and continue COVID-19-appropriate behavior despite a full course of vaccination.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Considering various factors, such as multiple co-morbidities, unsuitable vessels for access creation, non-maturation, vascular calcifications, the outcome of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in the elderly population, may not be similar to the younger people. Our study aims to analyze the outcomes of AVF in elderly patients (> 65 year).
Methods: It was a prospective observational study.
Moderate levels of endogenous reactive oxygen species (ROS) are important for various cellular activities, but high levels lead to toxicity and are associated with various diseases. Levels of ROS are maintained as a balance between oxidants and antioxidants. Accumulating data suggest that oxidative stress is a major factor in deterioration of renal function.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Renal transplant with ABO-incompatible donors expands the donor pool. Earlier studies have focused the use of protocol biopsies in ABO-incompatible transplant patients. Our study described outcomes of indication (for cause) renal biopsies and clinical outcomes in patients with ABO-incompatible renal transplant.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStarting from December 2019 in China, SARS-CoV-2, a novel coronavirus strain has rapidly spread to involve more than 150 countries. SARS-CoV-2 is not only responsible for causing pneumonia, but there are also concerns regarding the involvement of other organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. Here, we review kidney involvement in COVID 19, the mechanism of kidney injury, and its impact on mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected 1,029,968 people in Asia as of May 16, 2020. Although Asia was the first continent to be affected, many countries in the region continue to battle COVID-19, which challenges the way transplant programs provide their services. Given the diversity of healthcare systems in Asia, the countermeasures in response to COVID-19 are as potentially diverse.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSaudi J Kidney Dis Transpl
October 2019
As the life expectancy is increasing, there is a rise in elderly population and consequent increase in the patients with renal disease. There is an inconsistency between clinical and histopathological diagnosis in elderly, and so renal biopsy is important in these patients to decide appropriate clinical management and prognosis. This study outlines the importance of renal biopsy in elderly and describes the clinical and pathologic spectrum of renal diseases in patient ≥60 years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is a rising incidence of chronic kidney disease that is likely to pose major problems for both healthcare and the economy in future years. In India, it has been recently estimated that the age-adjusted incidence rate of ESRD to be 229 per million population (pmp), and >100,000 new patients enter renal replacement programs annually.
Methods: We cross-sectionally screened 6120 Indian subjects from 13 academic and private medical centers all over India.
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