Publications by authors named "S J Lobritto"
Background: Despite the existence of institutional protocols, liver transplant centers often have variability in early immunosuppression practices. We aimed to measure within-center variability in early immunosuppression after pediatric liver transplant (LT) and examine its association with one-year outcomes.
Methods: We analyzed pediatric LTs from 2013 to 2018 in the United Network for Organ Sharing registry, with data aggregated by center.
Article Synopsis
- The ongoing GUARDIAN study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of genome sequencing as an addition to traditional newborn screening across diverse racial and ethnic groups in New York City.
- As of the interim analysis covering 4,000 newborns, 72% of approached families consented to participate, reflecting a representative sample of various racial and ethnic demographics.
- The study primarily assessed the screen-positive rate, enrollment rate, and successful sequencing completion, with a large majority of families opting to screen for both early-onset genetic conditions and additional neurodevelopmental disorders.
Background: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients experience increased rates of rejection and graft loss surrounding the time of health care transition, in part due to poor medication adherence. This study aims to examine the impact of a once-daily formulation of tacrolimus, LCP-tacrolimus (LCPT), on medication adherence for AYA SOT patients.
Methods: A retrospective descriptive analysis was performed for all patients who underwent SOT and were prescribed LCPT after the age of 12 at our single-center pediatric hospital.
Impact of early immunosuppression on pediatric liver transplant outcomes within 1 year.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
February 2024
Objectives: The Starzl Network for Excellence in Pediatric Transplantation identified optimizing immunosuppression (IS) as a priority practice improvement area for patients, families, and providers. We aimed to evaluate associations between clinical characteristics, early IS, and outcomes.
Methods: We analyzed pediatric liver transplant (LT) data from 2013 to 2018 in the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and the Society of Pediatric Liver Transplantation (SPLIT) registries.