Background Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) is an increasingly important
diagnosis in solid organ transplant recipients, with rising incidence and mortality. We describe …

Despite improving immunosuppressive protocols in renal transplantation, chronic allograft
nephropathy (CAN) remains a major impediment to long-term graft survival. The optimal …

Background. We reported that cyclosporine 2-hr postdose levels (C 2) correlate better with the
AUC 0-4 hr than trough levels (C 0) in heart transplant patients receiving Neoral. Methods. …

BACKGROUND: Delirium is common in intensive care unit patients and is associated with
worse outcome.OBJECTIVE: To identify early risk factors for delirium in patients admitted to …

Infections from enteric bacteria are a major cause of morbidity and mortality during acute
pancreatitis (AP), but the pathways by which these organisms reach distant organs remains …

BACKGROUND: Liver transplantation (LT) offers a possible cure for patients with hepatocellular
carcinoma (HCC) and cirrhosis. However, tumour progression while on the waiting list …

Single center and registry data studies have had conflicting results regarding the impact of
recipient age on chronic allograft nephropathy (CAN). We tested the hypothesis that …

Background Pre-transplant nephrectomy is performed to reduce risks to graft and recipient.
The aims of this study were to evaluate (1) indications, surgical approach, and morbidity of …

The autoimmune response that characterizes type 1 diabetes (T1D) has no clear cause.
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) play an important role in triggering the immune response in other …

Background The incidence of acute kidney injury ( AKI ) after liver transplantation ( LT x)
ranges from 17% to 94%. AKI is associated with prolonged hospitalization and increased early …