Publications by authors named "Lucy Ptak"
Introduction: BK polyomavirus (BKPyV)-DNAemia is a common complication in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). The significance of achieving viral clearance at different time intervals is not well understood.
Methods: All adult KTRs transplanted between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2017 who developed BKPyV-DNAemia were included.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effects of immediate-release tacrolimus versus extended-release tacrolimus (Envarsus) on kidney transplant recipients dealing with delayed graft function (DGF).
- It is a randomized control trial involving 100 participants, comparing their outcomes based on the type of medication used.
- Results showed that while Envarsus patients required fewer dose adjustments for their medication, the overall recovery duration from DGF and the number of dialysis treatments were similar between the two groups.
Key Points: Ixazomib treatment resulted in decreases in B-cell subsets and bone marrow lymphocytes. Ixazomib treatment resulted in modest decreases in certain anti-HLA antibody specificities. Ixazomib treatment was tolerated, with modest adverse events.
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