Publications by authors named "Mina L Gibes"
Background: Kidney transplant recipients (KTR) are at risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disease and mortality after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. We predicted that hospitalization for COVID-19 and subsequent admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) would yield worse outcomes in KTRs.
Aim: To investigate outcomes among KTRs hospitalized at our high-volume transplant center either on the general hospital floor or the ICU.
Article Synopsis
- Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) are at high risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes, particularly hospitalization and mortality, with various risk factors identified such as older age, male sex, non-white race, and diabetes.* -
- A study involved 979 KTRs who contracted COVID-19 between April 2020 and April 2022, finding that 39% were hospitalized, and key risk factors for hospitalization and mortality were determined through multivariate analyses.* -
- Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 significantly reduced risks of hospitalization and mortality in KTRs, highlighting the importance of vaccination in this vulnerable population.*
Background: Posttransplant erythrocytosis (PTE) is a well-known complication of kidney transplantation. However, the risk and outcomes of PTE among simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant (SPKT) recipients are poorly described.
Methods: We analyzed all SPKT recipients at our center between 1998 and 2021.