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Factors and outcome in BK virus nephropathy in a Hispanic kidney transplant population
Transplant Infectious Disease, 10/07/09

Torres DP et al. – BKVN is present in the transplant population and results in a high rate of allograft rejection with varying rates of graft loss. Associated factors were deceased donor and immunosuppression with potent agents, particularly tacrolimus and sirolimus. The authors also found a higher frequency of obesity, viral co–infection, and leukopenia. Routine screening and timely biopsy could prove cost–effective and significantly reduce morbidity.

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The Alphabet Soup of Kidney Transplantation: SCD, DCD, ECD—Fundamentals for the Practicing Nephrologist
Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 11/16/09 Relevance Score: 70%

The Evolution of Kidney Function After Lung Transplantation: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Transplantation Proceedings, 11/11/09 Relevance Score: 70%

ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation
Transplantation, 10/29/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Ethical Issues and Living Unrelated Donor Kidney Transplantation
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases, 10/13/09 Relevance Score: 69%

The Science of Stewardship: Due Diligence for Kidney Donors and Kidney Function in Living Kidney Donation—Evaluation, Determinants, and Implications for Outcomes
Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 10/08/09 Relevance Score: 69%