Innovation of a Neonatal Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter to Expand Dialysis Capabilities for Critically Ill Neonates in Low Resource Settings.

Introduction: The lack of peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters designed explicitly for neonates creates significant challenges in the provision of neonatal peritoneal dialysis. High resource settings can circumvent this limitation by resorting to alternative extracorporeal dialysis methods. However, low resource settings (LRS), PD remains the preferred dialysis modality, and the use of off-label catheters for PD results in complications such as omental wrapping and occlusion.

IPNA clinical practice recommendations on care of pediatric patients with pre-existing kidney disease during seasonal outbreak of COVID-19.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, instigated by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has profoundly impacted healthcare infrastructures around the globe. While children are usually asymptomatic or have mild symptoms, children with pre-existing kidney conditions require specialized attention. This pivotal report, championed by the International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA), delivers precise and actionable recommendations tailored for pediatric patients with kidney ailments in this pandemic landscape.

First ABO-Incompatible Pediatric Kidney Transplant in South Africa-A Case Report.

Background: Blood group incompatibility previously represented an obstacle to living related donor (LRD) options; desensitization modalities have expanded LRD options. ABO-incompatible kidney transplants have been successful in adults and pediatric liver transplants, but to date not yet in pediatric kidney transplants in South Africa.

Case Report: Patient X is a 5 year old male with end-stage kidney failure due to Posterior Urethral Valves, requiring peritoneal dialysis pre-transplant.

Pediatric to Adult Transition in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review of Existing Transition Programs.

Background: Pediatric organ transplantation is the primary treatment for end-organ failure. Improving medication adherence and healthcare compliance can decrease healthcare burdens, graft rejection, morbidity, and mortality. Adolescents commonly struggle with non-adherence, necessitating a smooth transition to adult care.