Publications by authors named "S V Niederhaus"
Article Synopsis
- This study examined the effects of an opioid minimization protocol on opioid use following kidney transplant, focusing on reducing reliance on opioids through multimodal pain management techniques.
- Results showed a significant reduction in inpatient opioid use and opioid prescribing at discharge, particularly among patients who received an ultrasound-guided TAP block, but improvements were also noted in those who did not receive it.
- No adverse effects were observed in terms of pain scores, readmission rates, surgery returns, or hospital stays, suggesting that the new protocol effectively managed pain without increasing risks.
Background: Long-term outcomes after COVID-19 infection unique to solid organ transplant recipients (SOTR) are not published. We describe outcomes including readmission, allograft rejection, allograft dysfunction, allograft failure, and death.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of mostly unvaccinated SOTR with COVID-19 from March 2020 to November 2021.
Article Synopsis
- Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a serious condition that can occur after kidney transplantation, highlighting the need for better treatment options.
- A case study documented a renal transplant patient treated with CD19-targeted CAR T-cell therapy for refractory PTLD, demonstrating successful expansion and persistence of CAR T-cells in this immunosuppressed individual.
- The findings suggest that CAR T-cell therapy can lead to significant remissions in PTLD without harming the transplant or causing severe side effects, paving the way for future research on long-term effects and effectiveness.