Publications by authors named "F Yoshihara"
Unlabelled: We present a case of BK polyomavirus (BKV) nephropathy (BKVN) after heart transplantation (HTx). The patient was a male with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy who received HTx at the age of 56 years [serum creatinine (sCre) at the time of HTx: 0.89 mg/dl].
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: In this study, we aimed to analyze the association among the timing of tacrolimus initiation, time required to reach the target blood concentration, and early acute kidney injury (AKI) after tacrolimus administration in heart transplant recipients who received basiliximab induction therapy.
Materials And Methods: 88 patients treated with tacrolimus-based immunosuppressive therapy were retrospectively reviewed. Induction therapy was administered to 52 patients.
Article Synopsis
- Alport syndrome is a genetic disorder linked to mutations in the COL4A5 gene, causing issues such as chronic nephritis, hearing loss, and potentially increasing risks for cerebral aneurysms and vascular problems.
- A case study involves a 66-year-old woman with a history of chronic nephritis and family members suffering from related health issues, who presented with symptoms indicating cerebral infarction and arterial stenosis.
- Genetic testing confirmed a mutation in the COL4A5 gene, leading to her diagnosis of Alport syndrome and highlighting the need for awareness of this condition in patients with familial renal or auditory problems.