120 research outputs found
Immunological induction with thymoglobulin: reduction in the number of doses in renal transplant from deceased donor
Kidney organ donation: developing family practice initiatives to reverse inertia
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Kidney transplantation is associated with greater long term survival rates and improved quality of life compared with dialysis. Continuous growth in the number of patients with kidney failure has not been matched by an increase in the availability of kidneys for transplantation. This leads to long waiting lists, higher treatment costs and negative health outcomes.</p> <p>Discussion</p> <p>Misunderstandings, public uncertainty and issues of trust in the medical system, that limit willingness to be registered as a potential donor, could be addressed by community dissemination of information and new family practice initiatives that respond to individuals' personal beliefs and concerns regarding organ donation and transplantation.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Tackling both personal and public inertia on organ donation is important for any community oriented kidney donation campaign.</p
Some considerations on the current debate about typing resolution in solid organ transplantation
B cell repertoires in HLA-sensitized kidney transplant candidates undergoing desensitization therapy
Moral tales of parental living kidney donation: a parenthood moral imperative and its relevance for decision making
- …