Management of BK virus nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients at the Royal Hospital - Clinical Audit - Oman.

Objectives: Nephropathy from BK virus (BKV) infection is a growing challenge in kidney transplant recipients globally. It is the result of contemporary potent immunosuppressives aimed at reducing acute rejection and improving allograft survival. Untreated BK virus infections lead to kidney allograft dysfunction or loss.

Prophylaxis for opportunistic infections for kidney transplantation recipients at the royal hospital in oman.

Objectives: The main objective of this study is to ensure all patients undergone kidney transplantation receives appropriate standard PCP prophylaxis soon after transplantation, unless contraindicated.

Methods: A prospective study included all kidney transplantation recipients from January 2008 to August 2008. A data collection sheet was designed and reviewed in focus group meetings and modified accordingly.

A Study of Prescribing Valsartan in Out-patient Clinics at the Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman.

Objectives: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers such as Valsartan, are a newer class of drugs associated with significant reductions in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. They are commonly used in hypertension, chronic heart failure, diabetes-related nephropathy and post-myocardial infarction in patients who are intolerant to Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACEi). A review of medicines used in Royal Hospital (an Omani tertiary health care centre) during 2004 and 2005 showed that Valsartan was one of 20 most expensive drugs used.