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Kim KJ, Ha J, Kim SW, Kim JE, Lee S, Choi HS, Hong N, Kong SH, Ahn SH, Park SY, Baek KH. Bone Loss after Solid Organ Transplantation: A Review of Organ-Specific Considerations. Endocrinol Metab (Seoul) 2024; 39:267-282. [PMID: 38693817 PMCID: PMC11066446 DOI: 10.3803/enm.2024.1939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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This review article investigates solid organ transplantation-induced osteoporosis, a critical yet often overlooked issue, emphasizing its significance in post-transplant care. The initial sections provide a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence and multifactorial pathogenesis of transplantation osteoporosis, including factors such as deteriorating post-transplantation health, hormonal changes, and the impact of immunosuppressive medications. Furthermore, the review is dedicated to organ-specific considerations in transplantation osteoporosis, with separate analyses for kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplantations. Each section elucidates the unique challenges and management strategies pertinent to transplantation osteoporosis in relation to each organ type, highlighting the necessity of an organ-specific approach to fully understand the diverse manifestations and implications of transplantation osteoporosis. This review underscores the importance of this topic in transplant medicine, aiming to enhance awareness and knowledge among clinicians and researchers. By comprehensively examining transplantation osteoporosis, this study contributes to the development of improved management and care strategies, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes in this vulnerable group. This detailed review serves as an essential resource for those involved in the complex multidisciplinary care of transplant recipients.
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- Kyoung Jin Kim
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Cell and Matrix Research Institute, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Inha University Hospital, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Cell and Matrix Research Institute, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Inha University Hospital, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Teh JW, Mac Gearailt C, Lappin DWP. Post-Transplant Bone Disease in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Diagnosis and Management. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1859. [PMID: 38339137 PMCID: PMC10856017 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Kidney transplantation is the preferred gold standard modality of treatment for kidney failure. Bone disease after kidney transplantation is highly prevalent in patients living with a kidney transplant and is associated with high rates of hip fractures. Fractures are associated with increased healthcare costs, morbidity and mortality. Post-transplant bone disease (PTBD) includes renal osteodystrophy, osteoporosis, osteonecrosis and bone fractures. PTBD is complex as it encompasses pre-existing chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disease and compounding factors after transplantation, including the use of immunosuppression and the development of de novo bone disease. After transplantation, the persistence of secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism, renal osteodystrophy, relative vitamin D deficiency and high levels of fibroblast growth factor-23 contribute to post-transplant bone disease. Risk assessment includes identifying both general risk factors and kidney-specific risk factors. Diagnosis is complex as the gold standard bone biopsy with double-tetracycline labelling to diagnose the PTBD subtype is not always readily available. Therefore, alternative diagnostic tools may be used to aid its diagnosis. Both non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapy can be employed to treat PTBD. In this review, we will discuss pathophysiology, risk assessment, diagnosis and management strategies to manage PTBD after kidney transplantation.
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- Jia Wei Teh
- Department of Nephrology, Galway University Hospital, H91 YR71 Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Rheumatology, Galway University Hospital, H91 YR71 Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Nephrology, Galway University Hospital, H91 YR71 Galway, Ireland
- School of Medicine, University of Galway, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland
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Tsai HL, Lin TC, Lin NC, Yang HH, Chang JW. Risk Factors for Fractures in Renal Transplantation: A Population-Based Cohort Study. Am J Nephrol 2023; 54:498-507. [PMID: 37783206 DOI: 10.1159/000533125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Kidney transplant recipients are at an increased risk of fractures, and targeted preventive strategies are needed. Therefore, in this retrospective cohort study, we investigated a large population-based cohort to identify the transplant recipient-specific risk factors for fractures in Taiwanese kidney transplant recipients. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the National Health Insurance Research Database. Patients who underwent renal transplantation between 2003 and 2015 were identified and followed until December 31, 2015, to observe the development of fractures. Variables associated with the development of post-transplant fractures were identified by calculating hazard ratios in a Cox regression model. RESULTS 5,309 renal transplant recipients were identified, of whom 553 (10.4%) were diagnosed with post-transplant fractures. Independent predictors of post-transplant fractures included an age at transplant ≥65 years (p < 0.001), female sex (p < 0.001), fractures within 3 years prior to transplantation (p < 0.001), and diabetes mellitus (p < 0.001). In addition, daily prednisolone doses >2.9–5.3 mg/day (p < 0.001), >5.3–8.7 mg/day (p < 0.001), and >8.7 mg/day (p < 0.001) were also independent predictors of post-transplant fractures. Conversely, the use of peritoneal dialysis before renal transplantation (p = 0.021), hypertension (p = 0.005), and the use of tacrolimus (p < 0.001), azathioprine (p = 0.006), mycophenolate mofetil/mycophenolic acid (p = 0.002), mTOR inhibitors (p = 0.004), and calcium supplements (p = 0.009) were inversely correlated with post-transplant fractures. CONCLUSION We recommend minimizing daily glucocorticoids as early and as far as possible in conjunction with immunosuppressive regimens such as tacrolimus, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil/mycophenolic acid, mTOR inhibitors, and calcium supplements, especially in older female recipients and in recipients with diabetes and a history of prior fractures.
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- Hsin-Lin Tsai
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Pediatrics, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Transplantation Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Pediatrics, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Elder GJ. Current Status of Mineral and Bone Disorders in Transplant Recipients. Transplantation 2023; 107:2107-2119. [PMID: 36788445 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000004538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Most patients with end-stage kidney disease undergoing kidney transplantation are affected by the chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder. This entity encompasses laboratory abnormalities, calcification of soft tissues, and the bone abnormalities of renal osteodystrophy that together result in an increased risk of fracture, cardiovascular events, and mortality. Although many biochemical disturbances associated with end-stage kidney disease improve in the first year after transplantation, hyperparathyroidism commonly persists, and residual changes of renal osteodystrophy are slow to resolve. When superimposed on common, traditional risk factors, post-transplant glucocorticoid treatment, the possibility of tubular disturbances and post-transplant chronic kidney disease, rates of incident fracture remain high. This review examines hormonal and biochemical changes before and after kidney transplantation, fracture risk assessment tools and imaging modalities, a staged approach to management and concerns associated with antiresorptive and anabolic therapies. A multidisciplinary approach is proposed as the best means to improve patient-level outcomes.
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- Grahame J Elder
- Department of Renal Medicine, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Skeletal Biology Program, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, Australia
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Hori M, Takahashi H, Kondo C, Matsuoka Y, Tsujita M, Nishihira M, Uchida K, Takeda A, Morozumi K, Maruyama S. Coexistence of Low Muscle Mass and Osteoporosis as a Predictor of Fragility Fractures in Long-Term Kidney Transplant Recipients. Am J Nephrol 2023; 54:489-497. [PMID: 37699366 DOI: 10.1159/000534019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Sarcopenia and osteoporosis are highly prevalent among kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Although osteoporosis is known to increase fracture risk in KTRs, it is unclear whether sarcopenia or osteosarcopenia is associated with this increased risk. Thus, we aimed to investigate the association of the coexistence of low muscle mass (LMM) and osteoporosis with the risk of fracture in long-term KTRs. METHODS Exactly 342 stable KTRs underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) measurement using bioelectrical impedance analysis. RESULTS LMM and osteoporosis were observed in 109 (31.9%) and 93 patients (27.2%), respectively. During a follow-up period of 5.1 years, 48 (14.0%) fractures occurred. KTRs with LMM had a higher fracture risk, but this was not significant (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 1.82, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.94-3.50, p = 0.073). Similar results were obtained in KTRs with osteoporosis (aHR 1.84, 95% CI 0.96-3.47, p = 0.063). We divided the KTRs into four groups according to the presence of LMM and/or osteoporosis. The cumulative incidence rates of fractures were 13.0%, 11.1%, 10.5%, and 31.3% in the KTRs without both LMM and osteoporosis, those with LMM alone, those with osteoporosis alone, and those with both, respectively. The KTRs with both LMM and osteoporosis had a 2.92fold higher risk of fractures (95% CI 1.29-6.49; p = 0.010) than those without both LMM and osteoporosis. CONCLUSION Long-term KTRs with the coexistence of LMM and osteoporosis had an independently higher risk of fragility fractures than those without both LMM and osteoporosis. The combination of SMI and osteoporosis definitions can be used to identify KTRs with a high fracture risk.
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- Mayuko Hori
- Department of Nephrology, Masuko Memorial Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Masuko Memorial Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Renal Transplant Surgery, Masuko Memorial Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Masuko Memorial Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Renal Transplant Surgery, Masuko Memorial Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Masuko Memorial Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Masuko Memorial Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Torregrosa JV, Bover J, Rodríguez Portillo M, González Parra E, Dolores Arenas M, Caravaca F, González Casaus ML, Martín-Malo A, Navarro-González JF, Lorenzo V, Molina P, Rodríguez M, Cannata Andia J. Recommendations of the Spanish Society of Nephrology for the management of mineral and bone metabolism disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease: 2021 (SEN-MM). Nefrologia 2023; 43 Suppl 1:1-36. [PMID: 37202281 DOI: 10.1016/j.nefroe.2023.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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As in 2011, when the Spanish Society of Nephrology (SEN) published the Spanish adaptation to the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) universal Guideline on Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD), this document contains an update and an adaptation of the 2017 KDIGO guidelines to our setting. In this field, as in many other areas of nephrology, it has been impossible to irrefutably answer many questions, which remain pending. However, there is no doubt that the close relationship between the CKD-MBD/cardiovascular disease/morbidity and mortality complex and new randomised clinical trials in some areas and the development of new drugs have yielded significant advances in this field and created the need for this update. We would therefore highlight the slight divergences that we propose in the ideal objectives for biochemical abnormalities in the CKD-MBD complex compared to the KDIGO suggestions (for example, in relation to parathyroid hormone or phosphate), the role of native vitamin D and analogues in the control of secondary hyperparathyroidism and the contribution of new phosphate binders and calcimimetics. Attention should also be drawn to the adoption of important new developments in the diagnosis of bone abnormalities in patients with kidney disease and to the need to be more proactive in treating them. In any event, the current speed at which innovations are taking place, while perhaps slower than we might like, globally drives the need for more frequent updates (for example, through Nefrología al día).
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- Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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Time-Varying Risk Factors for Incident Fractures in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Nationwide Cohort Study in South Korea. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12062337. [PMID: 36983337 PMCID: PMC10058856 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12062337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Little is known about the time-varying risk factors for fractures in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Using the Korea Organ Transplantation Registry, a nationwide cohort study of KTRs, the incidence, locations, and time-varying predictors of fractures were analyzed, including at baseline and post-transplant 6-month variables in KTRs who underwent KT between January 2014 and June 2019. Among 4134 KTRs, with a median follow-up of 2.94 years (12,441.04 person-years), 63 patients developed fractures. The cumulative 5-year incidence was 2.10%. The most frequent locations were leg (25.40%) and foot/ankle (22.22%). In multivariable analysis, older recipient age at baseline (hazard ratio [HR], 1.035; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.007–1.064; p = 0.013) and higher tacrolimus trough level (HR, 1.112; 95% CI, 1.029–1.202; p = 0.029) were associated with higher risks for fractures. Pretransplant diabetes mellitus had a time-dependent impact on fractures, with increasing risk as time elapses (HR for diabetes mellitus 1.115; 95% CI, 0.439–2.832; HR for diabetes mellitus × time, 1.049; 95% CI, 1.007–1.094; p = 0.022). In conclusion, KTRs had a high risk of peripheral skeletal fractures in the first 5 years. At baseline recipient age, pretransplant diabetes mellitus and tacrolimus trough level after KT were responsible for the fractures in KTRs.
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Gupta M, Orozco G, Rao M, Gedaly R, Malluche HH, Neyra JA. The Role of Alterations in Alpha-Klotho and FGF-23 in Kidney Transplantation and Kidney Donation. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:803016. [PMID: 35602513 PMCID: PMC9121872 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.803016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular disease and mineral bone disorders are major contributors to morbidity and mortality among patients with chronic kidney disease and often persist after renal transplantation. Ongoing hormonal imbalances after kidney transplant (KT) are associated with loss of graft function and poor outcomes. Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23) and its co-receptor, α-Klotho, are key factors in the underlying mechanisms that integrate accelerated atherosclerosis, vascular calcification, mineral disorders, and osteodystrophy. On the other hand, kidney donation is also associated with endocrine and metabolic adaptations that include transient increases in circulating FGF-23 and decreases in α-Klotho levels. However, the long-term impact of these alterations and their clinical relevance have not yet been determined. This manuscript aims to review and summarize current data on the role of FGF-23 and α-Klotho in the endocrine response to KT and living kidney donation, and importantly, underscore specific areas of research that may enhance diagnostics and therapeutics in the growing population of KT recipients and kidney donors.
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- Meera Gupta
- Department of Surgery - Transplant Division, University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, United States
- Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States
- *Correspondence: Meera Gupta
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- Department of Surgery - Transplant Division, University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, United States
- Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine - Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism Division, University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, United States
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- Department of Surgery - Transplant Division, University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, United States
- Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine - Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism Division, University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine - Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism Division, University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, United States
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
- Javier A. Neyra
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Gogas Yavuz D, Aydin K, Apaydin T, Velioglu A, Mert M, Pekkolay Z, Parmaksiz E, Mese M, Esen Pazir A, Aydın E, Bugdayci O, Tuglular S. Clinical predictors of incipient vertebral fractures and bone mineral density in kidney transplant patients. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2022; 31:2423-2430. [PMID: 35376984 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07162-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Kidney transplant recipients are prone to metabolic bone diseases and consequent fractures. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of incipient vertebral fractures, osteopenia, osteoporosis, and the clinical factors associated with incipient vertebral fractures in a group of kidney transplant patients. METHODS Two hundred sixty-four patients (F/M 124/140, 45.3 ± 13 years) who had undergone kidney transplantation in tertiary care centers were included. Vertebral fractures were assessed semiquantitatively using conventional thoracolumbar lateral radiography in 202 of the patients. RESULTS Vertebral fractures were observed in 56.4% (n = 114) of the study group. The frequency of osteoporosis was 20.0% (53 of 264 patients), and osteopenia was 35.6% (94 of 264 patients). Bone mineral density (BMD) levels were in the normal range in 40.3% (n = 46) of the subjects with vertebral fractures. It was in the osteoporotic range in 20.1% (n = 23) and the osteopenic range in 40.3% (n = 46). Vertebral fractures were associated with age, duration of hemodialysis, BMI, and femoral neck Z score (R2 37.8%, p = 0.027). CONCLUSION As incipient vertebral fractures can be observed in patients with normal BMD levels in kidney transplant recipients, conventional X-ray screening for vertebral fractures may be beneficial for a proper therapy decision of metabolic bone disease in kidney transplant recipients.
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- Dilek Gogas Yavuz
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kartal Lutfi Kirdar Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Nephrology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Istanbul Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Dicle University School of Medicine, Diyarbakır, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Kartal Lutfi Kirdar Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Kartal Lutfi Kirdar Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Istanbul Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Dicle University School of Medicine, Diyarbakır, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Kuppachi S, Cheungpasitporn W, Li R, Caliskan Y, Schnitzler MA, McAdams-DeMarco M, Ahn JB, Bae S, Hess GP, Segev DL, Lentine KL, Axelrod DA. Kidney Transplantation, Immunosuppression, and Fracture Risk: Clinical and Economic Implications. Kidney Med 2022; 4:100474. [PMID: 35669410 PMCID: PMC9166366 DOI: 10.1016/j.xkme.2022.100474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Rationale & Objective Disorders of bone and mineral metabolism frequently develop with advanced kidney disease, may be exacerbated by immunosuppression after kidney transplantation, and increase the risk of fractures. Study Design Retrospective database study. Setting & Participants Kidney-only transplant recipients aged ≥18 years from 2005 to 2016 in the United States captured in US Renal Data System records, which integrate Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network for Organ Sharing records with Medicare billing claims. Exposures Various immunosuppression regimens in the first 3 months after kidney transplantation. Outcomes The development of fractures, as ascertained using diagnostic codes on Medicare billing claims. Analytical Approach We used multivariable Cox regression with inverse propensity weighting to compare the incidence of fractures >3 months-to-3 years after kidney transplantation associated with various immunosuppression regimens compared to a reference regimen of antithymocyte globulin (TMG) or alemtuzumab (ALEM) with tacrolimus + mycophenolic acid + prednisone using inverse probability treatment weighting. Results Overall, fractures were identified in 7.5% of kidney transplant recipients (women, 8.8%; men, 6.7%; age < 55 years, 5.9%; age ≥ 55 years, 9.3%). In time-varying regression, experiencing a fracture was associated with a substantially increased risk of subsequent death within 3 months (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 3.06; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.45-3.81). Fractures were also associated with increased Medicare spending (first year: $5,122; second year: $10,890; third year: $11,083; [P < 0.001]). Induction with TMG or ALEM and the avoidance or early withdrawal of steroids significantly reduced the risk of fractures in younger (aHR, 0.63; 95% CI, 0.54-0.73) and older (aHR, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.74-0.94) patients. The avoidance or early withdrawal of steroids with any induction was associated with a reduced risk of fractures in women. Limitations This was a retrospective study which lacked data on immunosuppression levels. Conclusions Fractures after kidney transplantation are associated with significantly increased mortality risk and costs. The early avoidance or early withdrawal of steroids after induction with TMG or ALEM reduces the risk of fractures after kidney transplantation and should be considered for patients at high-risk of this complication, including older adults and women.
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- Sarat Kuppachi
- Organ Transplant Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Saint Louis University Transplant Center, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
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- Saint Louis University Transplant Center, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
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- Saint Louis University Transplant Center, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Jefferson College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Saint Louis University Transplant Center, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
- Address for Correspondence: Krista L. Lentine, MD, PhD, Saint Louis University Transplant Center, 1201 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104.
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Keronen SM, Martola LAL, Finne P, Burton IS, Tong XF, Kröger HP, Honkanen EO. Clinical Prediction of High-Turnover Bone Disease After Kidney Transplantation. Calcif Tissue Int 2022; 110:324-333. [PMID: 34668028 PMCID: PMC8860959 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-021-00917-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Bone histomorphometric analysis is the most accurate method for the evaluation of bone turnover, but non-invasive tools are also required. We studied whether bone biomarkers can predict high bone turnover determined by bone histomorphometry after kidney transplantation. We retrospectively evaluated the results of bone biopsy specimens obtained from kidney transplant recipients due to the clinical suspicion of high bone turnover between 2000 and 2015. Bone biomarkers were acquired concurrently. Of 813 kidney transplant recipients, 154 (19%) biopsies were taken at a median of 28 (interquartile range, 18-70) months after engraftment. Of 114 patients included in the statistical analysis, 80 (70%) presented with high bone turnover. Normal or low bone turnover was detected in 34 patients (30%). For discriminating high bone turnover from non-high, alkaline phosphatase, parathyroid hormone, and ionized calcium had the areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUCs) of 0.704, 0.661, and 0.619, respectively. The combination of these markers performed better with an AUC of 0.775. The positive predictive value for high turnover at a predicted probability cutoff of 90% was 95% while the negative predictive value was 35%. This study concurs with previous observations that hyperparathyroidism with or without hypercalcemia does not necessarily imply high bone turnover in kidney transplant recipients. The prediction of high bone turnover can be improved by considering alkaline phosphatase levels, as presented in the logistic regression model. If bone biopsy is not readily available, this model may serve as clinically available tool in recognizing high turnover after engraftment.
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- Satu M Keronen
- Abdominal Center, Department of Nephrology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, (Haartmaninkatu 4), P.O. Box 372, 00029, HUS, Finland.
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Nephrology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, (Haartmaninkatu 4), P.O. Box 372, 00029, HUS, Finland
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Nephrology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, (Haartmaninkatu 4), P.O. Box 372, 00029, HUS, Finland
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- Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit (KMRU), University of Eastern Finland, P.O.Box 1627, 70211, Kuopio, Finland
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- Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit (KMRU), University of Eastern Finland, P.O.Box 1627, 70211, Kuopio, Finland
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- Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit (KMRU), University of Eastern Finland, P.O.Box 1627, 70211, Kuopio, Finland
- Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Hand Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, P.O.Box 100, 70029, KYS, Finland
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Nephrology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, (Haartmaninkatu 4), P.O. Box 372, 00029, HUS, Finland
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Hauge SC, Abrahamsen B, Gislason G, Olesen JB, Hommel K, Hansen D. Diabetes increases the risk of bone fractures in patients on kidney replacement therapy: A Danish national cohort study. Bone 2021; 153:116158. [PMID: 34461286 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2021.116158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients treated with dialysis or living with a kidney transplant (kidney replacement therapy, KRT) have an increased risk of bone fracture. Patients with diabetes also have an increased risk of fracture. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the presence of diabetes in patients on KRT aggravates the risk of fracture. METHODS Nationwide Danish registries were used in this retrospective cohort study. All prevalent adult patients on hemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) on 1st of January 2000 and all incident patients starting KRT (HD, PD, kidney transplanted (KTX)) until 31st of December 2011 were included in the KRT group. Adult persons not on KRT and without diabetes on 1st of January 2000 were used as a reference group. Patients were separated in groups with and without (+/-) diabetes. They were followed until first fracture, emigration, death, or end-of-study on 31st of December 2016. RESULTS A total of 4,074,085 not on KRT +/- diabetes and 9053 patients on KRT +/- diabetes were included. Comparing the different groups with diabetes to the corresponding group without diabetes, the unadjusted HR (95% CI) for any first fracture were 1.2 (1.0-1.3) in the HD population, 1.4 (1.1-1.7) in the PD population, and 1.7 (1.4-2.2) in the KTX population. Further adjustments for age, sex, prior fractures, comorbidity and medication did not change these results significantly. CONCLUSIONS Diabetes increases the risk of fracture in patients on KRT.
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- Sabina Chaudhary Hauge
- Department of Nephrology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 1, 2730 Herlev, Denmark.
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- Department of Medicine, Holbæk Hospital, Smedelundsgade 60, 4300 Holbæk, Denmark.; Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Winsløwparken 19, 3. Floor, 5000 Odense C, Copenhagen, Denmark; NDORMS, Botnar Centre, Oxford University, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Gentofte Hospitalsvej 1, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark; The Danish Heart Foundation, Vognmagergade 7, 3. Floor, 1120 Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Gentofte Hospitalsvej 1, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark
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- Department of Medicine, Holbæk Hospital, Smedelundsgade 60, 4300 Holbæk, Denmark.; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 1, 2730 Herlev, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
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Afifi MK, Kenawy AS, El Demellawy HH, Azouz AA, Al-Otaibi T, Gheith O, ElMonem MA, AbdElhalim MS, Hussein RRS. Optimization of osteoporosis and osteopenia management among renal transplant recipients. FUTURE JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43094-021-00378-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Osteoporosis and osteopenia occur frequently in renal transplant recipients due to long-term use of immune-suppressants including corticosteroids. Previous treatment options like bisphosphonates had acceptable but rather unsatisfactory results after transplant. The aim of the current study is to directly compare the efficacy of denosumab and oral ibandronate in late RTR with low bone mineral density.
Results
The study was conducted Iin Hamed Al-Essa Kidney transplant center, Kuwait, in 2020. The data of 52 denosumab and 48 ibandronate patients were collected at the baseline and after one year of treatment. Spine and hip T-score readings, side effects, and other laboratory results were analyzed to evaluate the use of both medications. The mean number of months after transplant was 25 (± 13.9) months. After one year of treatment, denosumab alleviated both spinal osteoporosis and osteopenia T-score values from −3.13 to −2.4 (p = 0.008) and from −1.9 to −1.5 (p = 0.015), respectively. Besides, it reduced hip osteoporosis and osteopenia insignificantly from −3.45 to −3.1 and from −1.5 to −1.3, respectively (p > 0.05). Ibandronate improved spinal osteopenia from −1.6 to −1.55 (p = 0.97) and failed to show any positive impact on other sites; the spinal osteoporosis changed from −2.8 to −3 and hip osteoporosis and osteopenia changed from −3.1 to −3.12 and from −1.4 to −1.45, respectively (p > 0.05). The use of ibandronate was more associated with gastrointestinal tract (GIT) side effects, while hypocalcemia episodes were significantly higher in the denosumab group.
Conclusion
Denosumab improved both spinal and hip T-score values in comparison with ibandronate in RTR. Close monitoring is required for denosumab patients to prevent the associated hypocalcemia.
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Marine n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Bone Mineral Density in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13072361. [PMID: 34371870 PMCID: PMC8308635 DOI: 10.3390/nu13072361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Kidney transplant recipients are at high risk of progressive bone loss and low-energy fractures in the years following transplantation. Marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) supplementation may have beneficial effects on bone strength. The Omega-3 fatty acids in Renal Transplantation (ORENTRA) trial was an investigator initiated, randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigating the effects of marine n-3 PUFA supplementation after kidney transplantation. Effects of supplementation on bone mineral density (BMD) and calcium metabolism were pre-defined secondary endpoints. Adult kidney transplant recipients (n = 132) were randomized to 2.6 g marine n-3 PUFA supplement or olive oil (control) from 8 to 52 weeks post-transplant. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry was performed to assess changes in bone mineral density of hip, spine, and forearm, as well as trabecular bone score (TBS) of the lumbar spine. Student's t test was used to assess between-group differences. There were no differences in ΔBMD between the two groups (intervention vs. control) at lumbar spine (-0.020 ± 0.08 vs. -0.007 ± 0.07 g/cm², p = 0.34), total hip (0.001 ± 0.03 vs. -0.005 ± 0.04, p = 0.38), or other skeletal sites in the intention-to-treat analyses. There was no difference in the change in TBS score (0.001 ± 0.096 vs. 0.009 ± 0.102, p = 0.62). Finally, no effect on biochemical parameters of mineral metabolism was seen. Results were similar when analyzed per protocol. In conclusion, we found no significant effect of 44 weeks of supplementation with 2.6 g of marine n-3 PUFA on BMD in kidney transplant recipients.
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Al Jurdi A, Da Silva Martins J, Riella LV. Mineral Bone Disorders in Kidney Transplantation. Semin Nephrol 2021; 41:168-179. [PMID: 34140095 DOI: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2021.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Bone disease after kidney transplantation is associated with an increased risk of fractures, morbidity, and mortality. Its pathophysiology is complex, involving multiple contributors including pretransplant bone disease, immunosuppressive medications, and changes in the parathyroid-bone-kidney axis. Risk scores, bone turnover markers, and noninvasive imaging modalities are only able to partially predict the fracture risk in kidney transplant recipients. The optimal management of bone disease after kidney transplantation has not yet been established, with only a limited number of randomized clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of treatment regimens in kidney transplant recipients. This review focuses on the pathophysiology, evaluation, prevention, and treatment of post-kidney transplant mineral and bone disease as guided by recent evidence.
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- Ayman Al Jurdi
- Center for Transplantation Sciences, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Division of Nephrology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Center for Transplantation Sciences, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Division of Nephrology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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Factors Related to Bone Metabolism in Kidney Transplant Recipients. Mediators Inflamm 2021; 2021:6679095. [PMID: 33510582 PMCID: PMC7826208 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6679095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This study is aimed at establishing the prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) and determining the risk factors for bone mass loss. We invited KTRs who were under regular follow-up at Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated with Nanchang University to attend an assessment of osteoporotic risk assessed by questionnaire, biochemical profile, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanning of the lumbar spine, total hip, and femoral neck. Binary logistic regression models were used to investigate the relationship between the different variables and bone mass density (BMD). A total of 216 patients satisfied the inclusion criteria. The group consisted of 156 men (72.22%) and 60 women (27.78%), and the mean age was 41.50 ± 9.98 years. There were 81 patients with normal bone mass (37.50%) and 135 patients with bone mass loss (62.50%). Logistic regression analysis showed that a higher phosphorus value and higher alkaline phosphatase concentration and a longer use of glucocorticoids were risk factors for bone mass loss in KTRs, and maintaining an appropriate weight and exercising an appropriate number of times per week helped to maintain bone mass.
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Batteux B, Gras-Champel V, Lando M, Brazier F, Mentaverri R, Desailly-Henry I, Rey A, Bennis Y, Masmoudi K, Choukroun G, Liabeuf S. Early steroid withdrawal has a positive effect on bone in kidney transplant recipients: a propensity score study with inverse probability-of-treatment weighting. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2020; 12:1759720X20953357. [PMID: 33193832 PMCID: PMC7604996 DOI: 10.1177/1759720x20953357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background: Long-term corticosteroid use after kidney transplantation is associated with a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) and a high fracture risk. We hypothesized that patients with early steroid withdrawal (ESW) would display a gain in BMD in the year following kidney transplantation, when compared with patients on long-term corticosteroid therapy. Methods: In a cohort of kidney transplant recipients, 356 patients were included between 2012 and 2019. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was performed 1 and 12 months after transplantation. The data were analyzed using linear regression with inverse probability-of-treatment weighting (based on a propensity score). Results: At 1 year after transplantation, the gain in BMD was significantly greater in recipients with ESW than in recipients on long-term corticosteroid therapy for the lumbar spine (+0.036 g/cm2, p < 0.001) and the femoral neck (+0.020 g/cm2, p = 0.035). Among patients with ESW, (i) none had osteoporosis, (ii) the percentage with normal BMD increased from 33.3% at month 1 to 54.4% at month 12, and (iii) the percentage with osteopenia fell from 56.2% to 45.6%. In patients undergoing long-term corticosteroid therapy, the fracture incidence was 13.5 per 1000 person-years. None of the patients in the ESW group experienced a fracture. Conclusion: ESW has a positive effect on bone in kidney transplant recipients.
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- Benjamin Batteux
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Amiens University Medical Center, Rue du Professeur Christian Cabrol, Amiens, 80054, France
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- Regional Pharmacovigilance Centre, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Amiens University Medical Center, Amiens, France
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- Department of Nephrology Internal Medicine Dialysis Transplantation, Amiens University Medical Center, Amiens, France
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- Department of Nephrology Internal Medicine Dialysis Transplantation, Amiens University Medical Center, Amiens, France
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- MP3CV Laboratory, EA7517, Jules Verne University of Picardie, Amiens, France
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- Regional Pharmacovigilance Centre, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Amiens University Medical Center, Amiens, France
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- Regional Pharmacovigilance Centre, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Amiens University Medical Center, Amiens, France
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- Regional Pharmacovigilance Centre, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Amiens University Medical Center, Amiens, France
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- MP3CV Laboratory, EA7517, Jules Verne University of Picardie, Amiens, France
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- Regional Pharmacovigilance Centre, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Amiens University Medical Center, Amiens, France
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Iseri K, Carrero JJ, Evans M, Felländer-Tsai L, Berg HE, Runesson B, Stenvinkel P, Lindholm B, Qureshi AR. Fractures after kidney transplantation: Incidence, predictors, and association with mortality. Bone 2020; 140:115554. [PMID: 32730931 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 07/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Major fractures (MF) are associated with increased mortality in the general population and represent an even higher risk in patients with chronic kidney disease. We investigated incidence, predictors and clinical outcomes associated with first MF (MFfirst) following kidney transplantation (KT). METHODS We used the Swedish National Renal Registry of 3992 first KT recipients (2005-2016) (median age 53 years, 65% men) and identified all MFfirst in hip, spine, humerus and forearm following KT. We estimated incidence rates and predictors of MFfirst using flexible parametric hazard models and Fine-Gray analysis accounting for competing risk of death, and risk of all-cause mortality following MFfirst using Cox proportional hazards models with fracture as time-varying exposure. RESULTS During median follow-up of 4.8 years (IQR 2.2-7.9 years), there were 279 fractures of which 139 were forearm fractures. The crude incidence rate of MFfirst (n = 279) was 13.5/1000 patient-years and that of hip fractures (n = 69) 3.4/1000 patient-years. The multivariate-adjusted fracture incidence rates were highest during the first 6 months following KT, and 86% higher in women than in men. High age, female sex, previous history of MF, diabetes nephropathy, pretransplant dialysis therapy and acute rejection were associated with increased risk for MFfirst, whereas pre-emptive KT was associated with lower risk of MFfirst. Spline curves showed markedly higher impact of higher age on risk of MFfirst in women than in men. MFfirst (n = 279) independently predicted increased all-cause mortality risk (hazard ratio, HR, 1.78(95%CI 1.35-2.36)). Among MFfirst, with humerus fracture as reference, hip fracture (HR, 4.68(95%CI 1.56-14.06)) and spine fracture (HR, 4.02(95%CI 1.19-13.54)), but not forearm fracture (HR, 1.17 (95%CI 0.38-3.53)), were associated with increased all-cause mortality risk. CONCLUSIONS The initial 6 months following kidney transplantation is a high-risk period for MF. Among MF, hip fracture and spine fracture associate with substantially increased all-cause mortality risk.
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- Ken Iseri
- Divisions of Renal Medicine and Baxter Novum, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Divisions of Renal Medicine and Baxter Novum, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Biotechnology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Biotechnology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Divisions of Renal Medicine and Baxter Novum, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Divisions of Renal Medicine and Baxter Novum, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Divisions of Renal Medicine and Baxter Novum, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Divisions of Renal Medicine and Baxter Novum, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Evenepoel P, Claes K, Meijers B, Laurent MR, Bammens B, Naesens M, Sprangers B, Cavalier E, Kuypers D. Natural history of mineral metabolism, bone turnover and bone mineral density in de novo renal transplant recipients treated with a steroid minimization immunosuppressive protocol. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2020; 35:697-705. [PMID: 30339234 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfy306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The skeletal effects of renal transplantation are not completely understood, especially in patients managed with a steroid minimization immunosuppressive protocol and long term. We enrolled 69 adult transplant recipients (39 males; ages 51.1 ± 12.2 years), free of antiresorptive therapy and managed with a steroid minimization immunosuppressive protocol, into a 5-year prospective observational study to evaluate changes in areal bone mineral density (aBMD), mineral metabolism and bone remodelling. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, laboratory parameters of mineral metabolism (including parathyroid hormone, sclerostin and fibroblast growth factor 23) and non-renal cleared bone turnover markers (BTMs) (bone-specific alkaline phosphatase, trimeric N-terminal propeptide and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b) were assessed at baseline and 1 and 5 years post-transplantation. The mean cumulative methylprednisolone exposure at 1 and 5 years amounted to 2.5 ± 0.8 and 5.8 ± 3.3 g, respectively. Overall, bone remodelling activity decreased after transplantation. Post-transplant aBMD changes were minimal and were significant only in the ultradistal radius during the first post-operative year {median -2.2% [interquartile range (IQR) -5.9-1.2] decline, P = 0.01} and in the lumbar spine between Years 1 and 5 [median 1.6% (IQR -3.2-7.0) increase, P = 0.009]. BTMs, as opposed to mineral metabolism parameters and cumulative corticosteroid exposure, associated with aBMD changes, both in the early and late post-transplant period. Most notably, aBMD changes inversely associated with bone remodelling changes. In summary, in de novo renal transplant recipients treated with a steroid minimization immunosuppressive protocol, BMD changes are limited, highly variable and related to remodelling activity rather than corticosteroid exposure.
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- Pieter Evenepoel
- Laboratory of Nephrology, KU Leuven Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Nephrology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Nephrology, KU Leuven Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Nephrology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Nephrology, KU Leuven Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Nephrology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Nephrology, KU Leuven Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Nephrology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Nephrology, KU Leuven Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Nephrology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Nephrology, KU Leuven Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Nephrology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Nephrology, KU Leuven Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Nephrology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Risk Factors and Management of Osteoporosis Post-Transplant. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 56:medicina56060302. [PMID: 32575603 PMCID: PMC7353876 DOI: 10.3390/medicina56060302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Bone and mineral disorders are common after organ transplantation. Osteoporosis post transplantation is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Pathogenesis of bone disorders in this particular sub set of the population is complicated by multiple co-existing factors like preexisting bone disease, Vitamin D deficiency and parathyroid dysfunction. Risk factors include post-transplant immobilization, steroid usage, diabetes mellitus, low body mass index, older age, female sex, smoking, alcohol consumption and a sedentary lifestyle. Immunosuppressive medications post-transplant have a negative impact on outcomes, and further aggravate osteoporotic risk. Management is complex and challenging due to the sub-optimal sensitivity and specificity of non-invasive diagnostic tests, and the underutilization of bone biopsy. In this review, we summarize the prevalence, pathophysiology, diagnostic tests and management of osteoporosis in solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients.
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Glucocorticoids (GC) are an important risk factor for bone fragility in children with serious illnesses, largely due to their direct adverse effects on skeletal metabolism. To better appreciate the natural history of fractures in this setting, over a decade ago the Canadian STeroid-associated Osteoporosis in the Pediatric Population ("STOPP") Consortium launched a 6 year, multi-center observational cohort study in GC-treated children. This study unveiled numerous key clinical-biological principles about GC-induced osteoporosis (GIO), many of which are unique to the growing skeleton. This was important, because most GIO recommendations to date have been guided by adult studies, and therefore do not acknowledge the pediatric-specific principles that inform monitoring, diagnosis and treatment strategies in the young. Some of the most informative observations from the STOPP study were that vertebral fractures are the hallmark of pediatric GIO, they occur early in the GC treatment course, and they are frequently asymptomatic (thereby undetected in the absence of routine monitoring). At the same time, some children have the unique, growth-mediated ability to restore normal vertebral body dimensions following vertebral fractures. This is an important index of recovery, since spontaneous vertebral body reshaping may preclude the need for osteoporosis therapy. Furthermore, we now better understand that children with poor growth, older children with less residual growth potential, and children with ongoing bone health threats have less potential for vertebral body reshaping following spine fractures, which can result in permanent vertebral deformity if treatment is not initiated in a timely fashion. Therefore, pediatric GIO management is now predicated upon early identification of vertebral fractures in those at risk, and timely intervention when there is limited potential for spontaneous recovery. A single, low-trauma long bone fracture can also signal an osteoporotic event, and a need for treatment. Intravenous bisphosphonates are currently the recommended therapy for pediatric GC-induced bone fragility, typically prescribed to children with limited potential for medication-unassisted recovery. It is recognized, however, that even early identification of bone fragility, combined with timely introduction of intravenous bisphosphonate therapy, may not completely rescue the osteoporosis in those with the most aggressive forms, opening the door to novel strategies.
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Palmer SC, Chung EYM, McGregor DO, Bachmann F, Strippoli GFM. Interventions for preventing bone disease in kidney transplant recipients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 10:CD005015. [PMID: 31637698 PMCID: PMC6803293 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005015.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND People who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) have important changes to bone structure, strength, and metabolism. Children experience bone deformity, pain, and delayed or impaired growth. Adults experience limb and vertebral fractures, avascular necrosis, and pain. The fracture risk after kidney transplantation is four times that of the general population and is related to Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD) occurring with end-stage kidney failure, steroid-induced bone loss, and persistent hyperparathyroidism after transplantation. Fractures may reduce quality of life and lead to being unable to work or contribute to community roles and responsibilities. Earlier versions of this review have found low certainty evidence for effects of treatment. This is an update of a review first published in 2005 and updated in 2007. OBJECTIVES This review update evaluates the benefits and harms of interventions for preventing bone disease following kidney transplantation. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Kidney and Transplant Register of Studies up to 16 May 2019 through contact with the Information Specialist using search terms relevant to this review. Studies in the Register are identified through searches of CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and EMBASE, conference proceedings, the International Clinical Trials Register (ICTRP) Search Portal and ClinicalTrials.gov. SELECTION CRITERIA RCTs and quasi-RCTs evaluating treatments for bone disease among kidney transplant recipients of any age were eligible. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently assessed trial risks of bias and extracted data. Statistical analyses were performed using random effects meta-analysis. The risk estimates were expressed as a risk ratio (RR) for dichotomous variables and mean difference (MD) for continuous outcomes together with the corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI). The primary efficacy outcome was bone fracture. The primary safety outcome was acute graft rejection. Secondary outcomes included death (all cause and cardiovascular), myocardial infarction, stroke, musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. skeletal deformity, bone pain), graft loss, nausea, hyper- or hypocalcaemia, kidney function, serum parathyroid hormone (PTH), and bone mineral density (BMD). MAIN RESULTS In this 2019 update, 65 studies (involving 3598 participants) were eligible; 45 studies contributed data to our meta-analyses (2698 participants). Treatments included bisphosphonates, vitamin D compounds, teriparatide, denosumab, cinacalcet, parathyroidectomy, and calcitonin. Median duration of follow-up was 12 months. Forty-three studies evaluated bone density or bone-related biomarkers, with more recent studies evaluating proteinuria and hyperparathyroidism. Bisphosphonate therapy was usually commenced in the perioperative transplantation period (within 3 weeks) and regardless of BMD. Risks of bias were generally high or unclear leading to lower certainty in the results. A single study reported outcomes among 60 children and adolescents. Studies were not designed to measure treatment effects on fracture, death or cardiovascular outcomes, or graft loss.Compared to placebo, bisphosphonate therapy administered over 12 months in transplant recipients may prevent fracture (RR 0.62, 95% CI 0.38 to 1.01; low certainty evidence) although the 95% CI included the possibility that bisphosphonate therapy might make little or no difference. Fracture events were principally vertebral fractures identified during routine radiographic surveillance. It was uncertain whether any other drug class decreased fracture (low or very low certainty evidence). It was uncertain whether interventions for bone disease in kidney transplantation reduce all-cause or cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction or stroke, or graft loss in very low certainty evidence. Bisphosphonate therapy may decrease acute graft rejection (RR 0.70, 95% CI 0.55 to 0.89; low certainty evidence), while it is uncertain whether any other treatment impacts graft rejection (very low certainty evidence). Bisphosphonate therapy may reduce bone pain (RR 0.20, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.93; very low certainty evidence), while it was very uncertain whether bisphosphonates prevent spinal deformity or avascular bone necrosis (very low certainty evidence). Bisphosphonates may increase to risk of hypocalcaemia (RR 5.59, 95% CI 1.00 to 31.06; low certainty evidence). It was uncertain whether vitamin D compounds had any effect on skeletal, cardiovascular, death, or transplant function outcomes (very low certainty or absence of evidence). Evidence for the benefits and harms of all other treatments was of very low certainty. Evidence for children and young adolescents was sparse. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Bisphosphonate therapy may reduce fracture and bone pain after kidney transplantation, however low certainty in the evidence indicates it is possible that treatment may make little or no difference. It is uncertain whether bisphosphonate therapy or other bone treatments prevent other skeletal complications after kidney transplantation, including spinal deformity or avascular bone necrosis. The effects of bone treatment for children and adolescents after kidney transplantation are very uncertain.
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- Suetonia C Palmer
- University of Otago ChristchurchDepartment of Medicine2 Riccarton AvePO Box 4345ChristchurchNew Zealand8140
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- Royal North Shore HospitalDepartment of Medicine48 Provincial RoadSydneyNSWAustralia2070
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- Christchurch HospitalDepartment of NephrologyPrivate Bag 4710ChristchurchNew Zealand8001
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- Charité University Medicine BerlinDepartment of Nephrology and Medical Intensive CareCharitéplatz 1BerlinGermany10117
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- University of BariDepartment of Emergency and Organ TransplantationBariItaly
- DiaverumMedical Scientific OfficeLundSweden
- Diaverum AcademyBariItaly
- The Children's Hospital at WestmeadCochrane Kidney and Transplant, Centre for Kidney ResearchWestmeadNSWAustralia2145
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Kobel C, Frey D, Graf N, Wüthrich RP, Bonani M. Follow-Up of Bone Mineral Density Changes in de novo Kidney Transplant Recipients Treated with Two Doses of the Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor κB Ligand Inhibitor Denosumab. Kidney Blood Press Res 2019; 44:1285-1293. [PMID: 31614356 DOI: 10.1159/000503066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies in women with post-menopausal osteoporosis have shown that discontinuation of treatment with denosumab leads to an increased risk of vertebral fractures because of rebound bone turnover and rapid loss of bone mineral density (BMD). METHODS In a post hoc analysis of the Prolia for Osteoporosis of Transplant Operated Patient study, we analyzed the effect of denosumab withdrawal on BMD changes. Twenty-five de novo kidney transplant recipients (KTR) who were treated for 1 year with 2 six-monthly doses of denosumab on top of standard treatment (daily calcium and vitamin D) were compared to a control group of 29 KTR who received standard treatment alone. BMD changes were analyzed by repeated dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry shortly after transplantation (baseline), after 6 and 12 months (active treatment phase) and after 2-6.5 years (follow-up phase). RESULTS The average BMD at the lumbar spine declined markedly after discontinuation of treatment with denosumab but increased again thereafter. Thus, the average monthly change in lumbar spine BMD from month 12 onward was only 0.1 ± 2.8‰ in the denosumab group but 1.5 ± 1.9‰ in the control group (p = 0.021). The average monthly change in lumbar spine BMD from baseline to follow-up was similar in the control and denosumab group (1.1 ± 1.2‰ vs. 1.5 ± 2.4‰, p = 0.788). Similar results were seen at the total hip. CONCLUSIONS In de novo KTR treated with 2 doses of denosumab, we detect a marked decrease in lumbar spine and hip BMD when denosumab is discontinued. Denosumab treatment should therefore not be discontinued without considering an alternative antiresorptive treatment.
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- Claudia Kobel
- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Division of Rheumatology, University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland,
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Kaya B, Ates E, Paydas S, Sertdemir Y, Balal M. Evaluation of the Relationship Between Homocysteine, Parathormone, Vitamin D 3, and Bone Mineral Densitometry in Recipients of Kidney Transplant. Transplant Proc 2019; 51:2324-2329. [PMID: 31402249 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.03.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE In this study, we evaluated the relationship between serum homocysteine level and proteinuria, parathyroid hormone, vitamin D, and bone mineral density in kidney transplant recipients (KTR). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 117 stable KTR older than 18 years was followed in our outpatient clinic. Demographic data were recorded. Simultaneously biochemical parameters, including glucose, blood urea nitrogenous, creatinine, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, albumin, parathormone, vitamin D3, homocysteine, vitamin B12, folate, and 24-hour urine protein, and bone mineral density of the femoral neck and spine by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) were measured. RESULTS DEXA measurements were normal, osteoporotic, and osteopenic (12.3%, 36.3%, and 51.3%, respectively). There was a relationship between the serum homocysteine and usage of rapamycin (P = .05), statins (P = .057), and beta blockers (P = .01), DEXA measurements were not related with serum homocysteine levels and immunosuppressive drugs used. Serum homocysteine levels correlated negatively with blood urea nitrogen (P = .002), creatinine (P = .001), vitamin B12 (P < .001), and a positively daily proteinuria (rho = 0.203, P = .031). There was a negative relationship between proteinuria and serum level of vitamin D. CONCLUSIONS The bone mineral density decreased in more than 87% of our KTR. We did not find any relationship between DEXA measurements and levels of homocysteine, vitamin D, parathormone, and immunosuppressive drugs. It should be noted that some drugs used may affect serum homocysteine levels. Interestingly, there was a relationship between proteinuria and serum levels of homocysteine and vitamin D. Therefore, serum levels of homocysteine and vitamin D should be evaluated for preventing renal damage in KTR.
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- Bulent Kaya
- Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology, Sariçam, Adana, Turkey.
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- Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Sariçam, Adana, Turkey
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- Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology, Sariçam, Adana, Turkey
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- Çukurova University Faculty Of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics, Sariçam, Adana, Turkey
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- Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology, Sariçam, Adana, Turkey
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Salter ML, Liu X, Bae S, Chu NM, Miller Dunham A, Humbyrd C, Segev DL, McAdams-DeMarco MA. Fractures and Subsequent Graft Loss and Mortality among Older Kidney Transplant Recipients. J Am Geriatr Soc 2019; 67:1680-1688. [PMID: 31059126 PMCID: PMC6684377 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Older adults who undergo kidney transplantation (KT) are living longer with a functioning graft and are at risk for age-related adverse events including fractures. Understanding recipient, transplant, and donor factors and the outcomes associated with fractures may help identify older KT recipients at increased risk. We determined incidence of hip, vertebral, and extremity fractures; assessed factors associated with incident fractures; and estimated associations between fractures and subsequent death-censored graft loss (DCGL) and mortality. DESIGN This was a prospective cohort study of patients who underwent their first KT between January 1, 1999, and December 31, 2014. SETTING We linked data from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients to Medicare claims through the US Renal Data System. PARTICIPANTS The analytic population included 47 815 KT recipients aged 55 years or older. MEASUREMENTS We assessed the cumulative incidence of and factors associated with post-KT fractures (hip, vertebral, or extremity) using competing risks models. We estimated risk of DCGL and mortality after fracture using adjusted Cox proportional hazards models. RESULTS The 5-year incidence of post-KT hip, vertebral, and extremity fracture for those aged 65 to 69 years was 2.2%, 1.0%, and 1.7%, respectively. Increasing age was associated with higher hip (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 1.37 per 5-y increase; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.30-1.45) and vertebral (aHR = 1.31; 95% CI = 1.20-1.42) but not extremity (aHR = .97; 95% CI = .91-1.04) fracture risk. DCGL risk was higher after hip (aHR = 1.34; 95% CI = 1.12-1.60) and extremity (aHR = 1.30; 95% CI = 1.08-1.57) fracture. Mortality risk was higher after hip (aHR = 2.31; 95% CI = 2.11-2.52), vertebral (aHR = 2.80; 95% CI = 2.44-3.21), and extremity (aHR = 1.85; 95% CI = 1.64-2.10) fracture. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that older KT recipients are at higher risk for hip and vertebral fracture but not extremity fracture; and those with hip, vertebral, or extremity fracture are more likely to experience subsequent graft loss or mortality. These findings underscore that different fracture types may have different underlying etiologies and risks, and they should be approached accordingly. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:1680-1688, 2019.
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- Megan L Salter
- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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Prytuła A, Cransberg K, Raes A. Drug-metabolizing enzymes CYP3A as a link between tacrolimus and vitamin D in renal transplant recipients: is it relevant in clinical practice? Pediatr Nephrol 2019; 34:1201-1210. [PMID: 30058048 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-018-4030-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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CYP3A enzymes are involved in the metabolism of calcineurin inhibitor tacrolimus as well as vitamin D. In this review, we summarize the clinical aspects of CYP3A-mediated metabolism of tacrolimus and vitamin D with emphasis on the influence of single-nucleotide polymorphisms on tacrolimus disposition. We describe the utility of 4β hydroxycholesterol as a marker of CYP3A activity. Then, we discuss the possible interaction between calcineurin inhibitors and vitamin D in solid organ transplant recipients. Also, we review other mechanisms which may contribute to side effects of calcineurin inhibitors on bone. Lastly, suggestions for future research and clinical perspectives are discussed.
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- Agnieszka Prytuła
- Paediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology Department, Ghent University Hospital, C Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Paediatric Nephrology Department, Erasmus MC- Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Paediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology Department, Ghent University Hospital, C Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.,Safepedrug Unit, Ghent, Belgium
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Keronen S, Martola L, Finne P, Burton IS, Kröger H, Honkanen E. Changes in Bone Histomorphometry after Kidney Transplantation. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2019; 14:894-903. [PMID: 31088851 PMCID: PMC6556726 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.09950818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Over the past decade, the management of CKD-mineral and bone disorder has changed substantially, altering the pattern of bone disease in CKD. We aimed to evaluate the natural history of kidney bone disease in contemporary kidney transplant recipients and patients on dialysis. DESIGN, SETTINGS, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS Sixty one patients on dialysis who were referred to kidney transplantation participated in this prospective cohort study during November 2009 and December 2010. We performed baseline bone biopsies while the patients were on dialysis and repeated the procedure in 56 patients at 2 years after kidney transplantation or 2 years after baseline if transplantation was not performed. Measurements of mineral metabolism and bone turnover, as well as dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scans, were obtained concurrently. RESULTS A total of 37 out of 56 participants received a kidney transplant, of which 27 underwent successful repeat bone biopsy. The proportion of patients with high bone turnover declined from 63% at baseline to 19% at 2 years after kidney transplantation, whereas the proportion of those with low bone turnover increased from 26% to 52%. Of 19 participants remaining on dialysis after 2 years, 13 underwent successful repeat biopsy. The proportion of patients remaining on dialysis with high bone turnover decreased from 69% to 31%, and low bone turnover increased from 8% to 38%. Abnormal bone mineralization increased in transplant recipients from 33% to 44%, but decreased in patients remaining on dialysis from 46% to 15%. Trabecular bone volume showed little change after transplantation, but low bone volume increased in patients remaining on dialysis. Bone mineral density did not correlate with histomorphometric findings. CONCLUSIONS Bone turnover decreased over time both in patients remaining on dialysis and in kidney transplant recipients. Bone mineral density and bone biomarkers were not associated with bone metabolism changes detected in bone biopsy specimens.
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- Satu Keronen
- Abdominal Center, Department of Nephrology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland;
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Nephrology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Nephrology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; and
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- Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; and.,Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Nephrology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Sidibé A, Auguste D, Desbiens L, Fortier C, Wang YP, Jean S, Moore L, Mac‐Way F. Fracture Risk in Dialysis and Kidney Transplanted Patients: A Systematic Review. JBMR Plus 2019; 3:45-55. [PMID: 30680363 PMCID: PMC6339558 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Chronic kidney disease is associated with an increased risk of fracture and cardiovascular mortality. The risk of fracture in hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD) and kidney transplant (KT) patients is higher when compared with the general population. However, there exists a knowledge gap concerning which group has the highest risk of fracture. We aimed to compare the risk of fracture in HD, PD, and KT populations. We conducted a systematic review of observational studies evaluating the risk of fracture in HD, PD, or KT patients. Eligible studies were searched using MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library from their inception to January 2016, and in grey literature. Incidences (cumulative and rate) of fracture were described together using the median, according to fracture sites, the data source (administrative database or cohort and clinical registry), and fracture diagnosis method. Prevalence estimates were described separately. We included 47 studies evaluating the risk of fracture in HD, PD, and KT populations. In administrative database studies, incidence of hip fracture in HD (median 11.45 per 1000 person-years [p-y]), range: 9.3 to 13.6 was higher than in KT (median 2.6 per 1000 p-y; range 1.5 to 3.8) or in PD (median 5.2 per 1000 p-y; range 4.1 to 6.3). In dialysis (HD+PD), three studies reported a higher incidence of hip fracture than in KT. Prevalent vertebral fracture (assessed by X-rays or questionnaire) reported in HD was in a similar range as that reported in KT. Incidence of overall fracture was similar in HD and KT, from administrative databases studies, but lower in HD compared with KT, from cohorts or clinical registry studies. This systematic review suggests an important difference in fracture risk between HD, PD, and KT population, which vary according to the diagnosis method for fracture identification. © 2018 The Authors. JBMR Plus published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Aboubacar Sidibé
- Centre de Recherche du CHU de QuébecHôpital Hôtel‐Dieu de QuébecDivision of Nephrology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology AxisFaculty of MedicineDepartment of Social and Preventive MedicineLaval UniversityQuebecCanada
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de QuébecHôpital Saint‐SacrementFaculty of MedicineDepartment of Social and Preventive MedicineLaval UniversityQuebecCanada
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de QuébecHôpital Hôtel‐Dieu de QuébecDivision of Nephrology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology AxisFaculty and Department of MedicineLaval UniversityQuebecCanada
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de QuébecHôpital Hôtel‐Dieu de QuébecDivision of Nephrology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology AxisFaculty and Department of MedicineLaval UniversityQuebecCanada
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de QuébecHôpital Hôtel‐Dieu de QuébecDivision of Nephrology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology AxisFaculty and Department of MedicineLaval UniversityQuebecCanada
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- Institut National de Santé Publique du QuébecMedicine FacultyDepartment of Social and Preventive MedicineLaval UniversityQuebecCanada
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de QuébecHôpital de l'Enfant‐JésusTraumatology AxisMedicine FacultyDepartment of Social and Preventive MedicineLaval UniversityQuebecCanada
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de QuébecHôpital Hôtel‐Dieu de QuébecDivision of Nephrology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology AxisFaculty and Department of MedicineLaval UniversityQuebecCanada
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Segaud N, Legroux I, Hazzan M, Noel C, Cortet B. Changes in bone mineral density after kidney transplantation: 2-year assessment of a French cohort. Osteoporos Int 2018; 29:1165-1175. [PMID: 29500526 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-018-4383-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In renal transplant patients, bone loss may be related to the drugs patients are taking but also to their past history of chronic kidney disease. The purpose of this study was to assess changes in BMD 2 years after an initial assessment (performed 9 months post transplantation) and the factors associated with these changes. METHODS This longitudinal study included patients who had undergone a renal transplantation between 2005 and 2011, and who were followed up at the Lille Regional University Hospital. Patients were included if they had a first bone evaluation (including bone densitometry, spine X-rays and biological assessment) and at least another BMD assessment. The first assessment was performed on average 9 months post transplantation. A second assessment was performed at 2 years. RESULTS Two hundred fifty-nine out of 366 patients satisfied the inclusion criteria. The population included 96 women. Mean age at transplantation was 49.7 ± 12.1 years. Mean duration of dialysis was 3.2 ± 3.3 years. For 75 patients (29.0%), corticosteroid treatment was discontinued 7 days after transplantation without subsequent resumption during follow-up. Vertebral fractures assessed by X-rays at baseline were found in 28 patients (10.8%). According to the WHO classification, 106 patients (40.9%) patients had osteoporosis and 111 patients (42.8%) had osteopenia at the first assessment. Oral bisphosphonates were prescribed for 95 patients. The decision to prescribe bisphosphonates was taken jointly by rheumatologists and nephrologists based on BMD assessment, past history of fracture and corticosteroid management. In all patients, BMD gains at the second evaluation (2.2 ± 0.79 years) compared with baseline were significant (3.9 ± 6.6, 2.6% ± 7.6, 3.0 ± 7.2% at the lumbar spine, femoral neck and total hip respectively; p < 0.0001). The difference in gain between bisphosphonate-treated and untreated patients was significant (+ 5.0 ± 0.8% (p < 0.0001), + 2.5 ± 1.0% (p = 0.01) and + 2.7 ± 0.9% (p < 0.01) at the lumbar spine, femoral neck and total hip respectively. The patients who benefited early corticosteroid discontinuation had higher gains in BMD at the lumbar spine (+ 2.1 ± 0.9%; p = 0.02) and total hip (+ 2.0 ± 1.0%; p = 0.04) compared to those for whom corticosteroid therapy was maintained. Stepwise regression analysis (patients without bisphosphonates) showed associations between change in BMD (femoral neck) and duration of corticosteroid therapy, bone alkaline phosphatase level at baseline, and absence of vertebral fracture. No correlation was found between change in BMD and duration of dialysis or renal function. CONCLUSION Kidney transplant recipients have an increased risk of bone fragility in the year following transplantation. Bisphosphonates and early corticosteroid discontinuation can improve BMD.
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- N Segaud
- Service de médecine interne, CH Armentières, F-59280, Armentières, France.
- Service de Rhumatologie, CHU Lille, F-59000, Lille, France.
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- Service de Rhumatologie, CHU Lille, F-59000, Lille, France
- EA 4490 - PMOI - Physiopathologie des Maladies Osseuses Inflammatoires, Université de Lille, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Service de Néphrologie, CHU Lille, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Service de Néphrologie, CHU Lille, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Service de Rhumatologie, CHU Lille, F-59000, Lille, France
- EA 4490 - PMOI - Physiopathologie des Maladies Osseuses Inflammatoires, Université de Lille, F-59000, Lille, France
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Covic A, Vervloet M, Massy ZA, Torres PU, Goldsmith D, Brandenburg V, Mazzaferro S, Evenepoel P, Bover J, Apetrii M, Cozzolino M. Bone and mineral disorders in chronic kidney disease: implications for cardiovascular health and ageing in the general population. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2018; 6:319-331. [PMID: 29050900 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-8587(17)30310-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2017] [Revised: 07/17/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents an extreme model for arteriosclerosis, vascular calcification, and bone disorders, all of which are also associated with ageing in the general population. These pathological features are also relevant to other common chronic health disorders such as diabetes, and chronic inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases. Although management and interventions for these major risk factors are now incorporated into most public health guidelines (eg, smoking cessation and control of bodyweight and blood pressure, as well as glucose and cholesterol concentrations), some residual cardiovascular risk is not reduced by implementation of these interventions. CKD should be regarded as an atypical disease in which both traditional and novel cardiovascular risk factors have effects on outcomes. But CKD can also be viewed conceptually as an accelerator of traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Findings from research into mineral bone disorder associated with CKD (CKD-MBD) could help the medical community to better understand the vascular actions of certain molecules, such as phosphates, fibroblast growth factor 23, parathyroid hormone, sclerostin, or vitamin D and their relevance to the management of different pathologies in the general population. Importantly, these components, which are recognised in nephrology, could help to explain residual risk of cardiovascular events in the general population. Thus, achieving a better understanding of CKD-MBDs could provide substantial insight into future treatments for arteriosclerosis and osteoporosis, which are strongly associated with ageing and morbidity in the general population.
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- Adrian Covic
- Department of Nephrology, Grigore T Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.
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- Department of Nephrology and Institute for Cardiovascular Research, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Division of Nephrology, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Paris Ile de France Ouest Université, Paris, France; Inserm U1018, Université Paris-Saclay, Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines University, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Necker Hospital, University of Paris Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, RWTH University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrologic and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Fundació Puigvert, IIB Sant Pau, REDinREN, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Grigore T Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Health Sciences, Renal Division, San Paolo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Arnold J, Mytton J, Evison F, Gill PS, Cockwell P, Sharif A, Ferro CJ. Fractures in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Comparative Study Between England and New York State. EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2017; 16:410-418. [PMID: 29137594 DOI: 10.6002/ect.2017.0016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Fractures are associated with high morbidity and are a major concern for kidney transplant recipients. No comparative analysis has yet been conducted between countries in the contemporary era to inform future international prevention trials. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were obtained from the Hospital Episode Statistics and the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative databases on all adult kidney transplants performed in England and New York State from 2003 to 2013, respectively, and on posttransplant fracture-related hospitalization from 2003 to 2014. RESULTS Our analysis included 18 493 English and 11 602 New York State kidney transplant recipients. Overall, 637 English recipients (3.4%) and 398 New York State recipients (3.4%) sustained a fracture, giving an unadjusted event rate of 7.0 and 5.9 per 1000 years, respectively (P = .948). Of these, 147 English (0.8%) and 101 New York State recipients (0.9%) sustained a hip fracture, giving an unadjusted event rate of 1.6 and 1.5 per 1000 years, respectively (P = .480). There were no differences in the cumulative incidence of all fractures or hip fractures. One-year mortality rates after any fracture (9% and 11%) or after a hip fracture (15% and 17%) were not different between cohorts. CONCLUSIONS Contemporaneous English and New York State kidney transplant recipients have similar fracture rates and mortality rates postfracture.
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- Julia Arnold
- From the Department of Nephrology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and Department of Renal Medicine, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Eatemadololama A, Karimi MT, Rahnama N, Rasolzadegan MH. Resistance exercise training restores bone mineral density in renal transplant recipients. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 14:157-160. [PMID: 29263725 DOI: 10.11138/ccmbm/2017.14.1.157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background The kidneys are complex organs of human body sustain a number of vital and important functions. These organs need to be replaced in some subjects due to various diseases. Bone mineral density (BMD) of the subjects with kidney transplantation reduced as a result of poor mobility and use of especial drugs. Due to lack of information regarding the influences of weight training exercise on BMD of long bone, this research was done. Method 24 subjects with history of kidney transplantation were recruited in this study. They were divided into two groups who received weight training exercise and control group. The BMD of femur and lumbar spine was measured by use of dual energy X-Ray absorptiometry in both groups. The difference between BMD was evaluated by use of two sample T test. Result The mean values of BMD of femur were 0.679±0.09 g/cm2 and 0.689±0.09 before and after exercise in this first group. In contrast it was 0.643±0.11 before follow-up and 0.641±0.11 g/cm2 after follow-up in the control group. There was no difference in BMD of lumbar spine after exercise. Conclusion The result of this research study showed that BMD of long bone improved follow exercise. Therefore, it was concluded that weight training exercise can be used for the subjects with kidney transplantation.
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- Ali Eatemadololama
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Musculoskeletal Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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Infections in De Novo Kidney Transplant Recipients Treated With the RANKL Inhibitor Denosumab. Transplantation 2017; 101:2139-2145. [PMID: 27798510 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000001547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in kidney allograft recipients. In this post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial which tested the effect of denosumab on bone mineral density, we assessed the impact of this drug on the incidence and severity of infections in the first year after kidney transplantation. METHODS In this clinical trial, we randomized 90 de novo kidney transplant recipients shortly after transplantation to either denosumab on top of standard treatment (calcium and vitamin D) (n = 46), or to standard treatment alone (n = 44). Among all adverse events, we analyzed all infections that occurred within the first year after transplantation, and compared their incidence and severity in both groups. RESULTS Overall, we identified more infections (n = 146) in the denosumab group than in the control group (n = 99). The most common infections were urinary tract infection (cystitis) (34.9% vs 25.2%), cytomegalovirus viremia (17.8% vs 24.2%), flu-like syndrome (11.6% vs 14.1%), polyoma (BK) viremia (8.2% vs 11.1%), and herpes simplex infections (5.5% vs 4.0%). Episodes of urinary tract infection (cystitis) occurred more often in the denosumab than in the control group (51 vs 25 episodes in 24 vs 11 patients, P = 0.008), whereas episodes of transplant pyelonephritis or urosepsis were not more frequent (3 vs 5 episodes). CONCLUSIONS This post hoc analysis reveals that treatment with denosumab to prevent bone loss in first-year kidney transplant recipients was associated with more frequent episodes of urinary tract infections, whereas other infections occurred with similar frequency in both treatment groups.
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Aleksova J, Wong P, Mulley WR, Choy KW, McLachlan R, Ebeling PR, Kerr PG, Milat F. Serum phosphorus levels and fracture following renal transplantation. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2017; 87:141-148. [PMID: 28449252 DOI: 10.1111/cen.13363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 04/19/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE Increased fracture rates are observed in renal transplant recipients (RTRs) compared with the general population. Risk factors include age, diabetes, dialysis vintage, immunosuppression and mineral and bone disorders.1 Low serum phosphorus levels occur post-transplantation; however, its relationship with fracture risk has not been evaluated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate risk factors for fracture in RTRs at a single tertiary referral centre. METHODS A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of 146 patients (75 M, 71 F) who had been referred for dual energy X-ray densitometry (DXA) post-renal transplantation was performed. Aetiology of end stage kidney disease (ESKD), duration of dialysis, parathyroidectomy history, immunosuppression regimen, bone mineral density (BMD), biochemistry and fractures were documented. Statistical analyses included univariable and multivariable regression. RESULTS The mean age of patients was 54 years and mean time post-transplantation 6.7 years. A total of 79 fractures occurred in 52 patients (35%), with 40 fractures occurring post-transplantation. Ankle/foot fractures were most common (48%). Lower serum phosphorus levels and declining femoral neck (FN) T-score and were associated with fractures in both univariable and multivariable regression analyses after adjusting for age, gender, weight, estimated glomerular filtration rate and pre-transplant history of fracture (P=.011 and P=.042 respectively). The relationship between serum phosphorus and fracture remained significant independent of FN T-score, parathyroid hormone levels, parathyroidectomy status and prednisolone use. CONCLUSION Fracture was common post-renal transplantation. Lower serum phosphorus levels and declining FN T-scores were associated with fractures. The mechanism of this previously unreported observation requires further evaluation in prospective studies.
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- Jasna Aleksova
- Department of Endocrinology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
- Hudson Institute for Medical Research, Clayton, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
- Hudson Institute for Medical Research, Clayton, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Nephrology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
- Hudson Institute for Medical Research, Clayton, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Nephrology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
- Hudson Institute for Medical Research, Clayton, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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KDIGO 2017 Clinical Practice Guideline Update for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, Prevention, and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD). Kidney Int Suppl (2011) 2017; 7:1-59. [PMID: 30675420 PMCID: PMC6340919 DOI: 10.1016/j.kisu.2017.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 952] [Impact Index Per Article: 136.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Bone Density, Microarchitecture, and Tissue Quality Long-term After Kidney Transplant. Transplantation 2017; 101:1290-1294. [DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000001328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW In this paper, we review the epidemiology, diagnosis, and pathogenesis of fractures and renal osteodystrophy. RECENT FINDINGS The role of bone quality in the pathogenesis of fracture susceptibility in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is beginning to be elucidated. Bone quality refers to bone material properties, such as cortical and trabecular microarchitecture, mineralization, turnover, microdamage, and collagen content and structure. Recent data has added to our understanding of the effects of CKD on alterations to bone quality, emerging data on the role of abnormal collagen structure on bone strength, the potential of non-invasive methods to inform our knowledge of bone quality, and how we can use these methods to inform strategies that protect against bone loss and fractures. However, more prospective data is required. CKD is associated with abnormal bone quality and strength which results in high fracture incidence.
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- Erin M B McNerny
- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, 622 West 168th Street, PH4-124, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, 622 West 168th Street, PH4-124, New York, NY, 10032, USA.
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CYP3A4 is a crosslink between vitamin D and calcineurin inhibitors in solid organ transplant recipients: implications for bone health. THE PHARMACOGENOMICS JOURNAL 2017; 17:481-487. [PMID: 28418012 DOI: 10.1038/tpj.2017.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2016] [Revised: 12/23/2016] [Accepted: 01/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The use of calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) and vitamin D deficiency may contribute to the pathogenesis of post-transplant bone disease. CNIs and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃ (1,25(OH)2D3) are substrates of the drug-metabolizing enzyme CYP3A4. This review summarizes the indications for the use of activated vitamin D analogs in post-transplant care and the current knowledge on the impact of CNIs on bone. We searched for clinical evidence of the interaction between CNIs and 1,25(OH)2D3. We also provide an overview of the literature on the interplay between vitamin D metabolism and CYP3A4 in experimental and clinical settings and discuss its possible implications for solid organ transplant recipients. In conclusion, there is a body of evidence on the interplay between vitamin D and the drug-metabolizing enzyme CYP3A4, which may have therapeutic implications.
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Luckman M, Hans D, Cortez N, Nishiyama KK, Agarawal S, Zhang C, Nikkel L, Iyer S, Fusaro M, Guo EX, McMahon DJ, Shane E, Nickolas TL. Spine Trabecular Bone Score as an Indicator of Bone Microarchitecture at the Peripheral Skeleton in Kidney Transplant Recipients. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2017; 12:644-652. [PMID: 28348031 PMCID: PMC5383391 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.09850916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2016] [Accepted: 01/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Studies using high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography showed progressive abnormalities in cortical and trabecular microarchitecture and biomechanical competence over the first year after kidney transplantation. However, high-resolution peripheral computed tomography is a research tool lacking wide availability. In contrast, the trabecular bone score is a novel and widely available tool that uses gray-scale variograms of the spine image from dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry to assess trabecular quality. There are no studies assessing whether trabecular bone score characterizes bone quality in kidney transplant recipients. DESIGN, SETTINGS, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS Between 2009 and 2010, we conducted a study to assess changes in peripheral skeletal microarchitecture, measured by high-resolution peripheral computed tomography, during the first year after transplantation in 47 patients managed with early corticosteroid-withdrawal immunosuppression. All adult first-time transplant candidates were eligible. Patients underwent imaging with high-resolution peripheral computed tomography and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry pretransplantation and 3, 6, and 12 months post-transplantation. We now test if, during the first year after transplantation, trabecular bone score assesses the evolution of bone microarchitecture and biomechanical competence as determined by high-resolution peripheral computed tomography. RESULTS At baseline and follow-up, among the 72% and 78%, respectively, of patients having normal bone mineral density by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, 53% and 50%, respectively, were classified by trabecular bone score as having high fracture risk. At baseline, trabecular bone score correlated with spine, hip, and ultradistal radius bone mineral density by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and cortical area, density, thickness, and porosity; trabecular density, thickness, separation, and heterogeneity; and stiffness and failure load by high-resolution peripheral computed tomography. Longitudinally, each percentage increase in trabecular bone score was associated with increases in trabecular number (0.35%±1.4%); decreases in trabecular thickness (-0.45%±0.15%), separation (-0.40%±0.15%), and network heterogeneity (-0.48%±0.20%); and increases in failure load (0.22%±0.09%) by high-resolution peripheral computed tomography (all P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Trabecular bone score may be a useful method to assess and monitor bone quality and strength and classify fracture risk in kidney transplant recipients.
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- Center of Bone Diseases, Bone and Joint Department, Medical University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Medicine, Kaiser Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, California; and
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, Pisa, Italy
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- Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York
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Preexisting diabetes increases risk of fractures after kidney transplantation (KT). However, little is known about mechanisms and prevention of increased fragility in these patients. Pathophysiology of osteoporosis after KT is complex and characterized by high prevalence of adynamic bone disease. Despite high prevalence of preexisting diabetes in KT recipients, diabetes patients were underrepresented in the studies that explored mechanisms and treatments of osteoporosis after KT. Therefore, caution should be exercised before considering conventional fracture prevention strategies in this unique group of patients. Many traditional osteoporosis medications reduce bone turnover and, hence, can be ineffective or even harmful in diabetic patients after KT. Contrary to predictions, evidence from the studies conducted in mostly non-diabetic subjects demonstrated that bisphosphonates failed to reduce fracture rates after KT. Therefore, bisphosphonates use should be limited in diabetic patients until more evidence supporting their post-transplant efficacy is available. We recommend the following strategies that may help reduce fracture risk in diabetes subjects after KT such as adequate management of calcium, parathyroid hormone, and vitamin D levels, optimization of glycemic control, use of steroid-sparing immunosuppressive regimens, and fall prevention.
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- Elvira O Gosmanova
- Nephrology Section, Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Room A738, Albany, New York, NY, 12208, USA
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- Endocrinology Section, Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Room A738, Albany, New York, NY, 12208, USA.
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Evenepoel P, Behets GJ, Viaene L, D'Haese PC. Bone histomorphometry in de novo renal transplant recipients indicates a further decline in bone resorption 1 year posttransplantation. Kidney Int 2017; 91:469-476. [DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2016.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2016] [Revised: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 10/06/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Jiménez S, Marcén R, Vaamonde C, Caballero C, Fernández-Rodríguez A, Villafruela JJ, Galeano C, Teruel JL, Quereda C. Bone fractures and lumbar mineral density after renal transplantation. A long-term cross-sectional study. Clin Transplant 2016; 30:131-7. [PMID: 26546290 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.12666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this work was to investigate the association of vertebral and peripheral fractures 10 yr after grafting with bone metabolic markers and body mass density (BMD). PATIENTS AND METHODS One hundred thirty-eight recipients with stable graft function were included in a cross-sectional study. Graft function, biochemical mineral metabolism markers and body mass density (DEXA) were measured. Vertebral fractures were assessed by a semiquantitative analysis of lateral spine X-ray exam. RESULTS At the time of the study, intact parathyroid hormone levels were 127.5 ± 78.4 pg/mL and serum calcidiol 20.4 ± 9.3 ng/mL. DEXA showed osteopenia in 47% and osteoporosis in 23% at lumbar spine, 51% and 14% at femoral neck, and 53% and 8% at trochanter. Eighty-five recipients presented vertebral fractures, 69 mild and 16 moderate/severe fractures. In the multivariate analysis, vertebral fractures were associated with older age (p = 0.010), length of follow-up (p = 0.022) and trochanter T-score (p = 0.038). Twenty-three patients presented peripheral fractures and 19 of them also had vertebral fractures. Patients with peripheral fractures were younger, mostly women and had lower BMD. CONCLUSIONS Vertebral fractures were associated with lower BMD at trochanter. Most fractures were mild and were several times more frequent than in general population. Their clinical significance needs to be determined.
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- Sara Jiménez
- Department of Nephrology, Ramón y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Ramón y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Ramón y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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Carvalho C, Magalhães J, Pereira L, Simões-Silva L, Castro-Ferreira I, Frazão JM. Evolution of bone disease after kidney transplantation: A prospective histomorphometric analysis of trabecular and cortical bone. Nephrology (Carlton) 2016. [PMID: 26201946 DOI: 10.1111/nep.12570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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AIM Post-transplant bone disease results from multiple factors, including previous bone and mineral metabolism disturbances and effects from transplant-related medications. Bone biopsy remains the gold-standard diagnostic tool. METHODS We aimed to prospectively evaluate trabecular and cortical bone by histomorphometry after kidney transplantation. Seven patients, willing to perform follow-up bone biopsy, were included in the study. Dual-X-ray absorptiometry and trans-iliac bone biopsy were performed within the first 2 months after renal transplantation and repeated after 2-5 years of follow-up. RESULTS Follow-up biopsy revealed a significant decrease in osteoblast surface/bone surface (0.91 ± 0.81 to 0.47 ± 0.12%, P = 0.036), osteoblasts number/bone surface (0.45 (0.23, 0.94) to 0.00/mm(2) , P = 0.018) and erosion surface/bone surface (3.75 ± 2.02 to 2.22 ± 1.38%, P = 0.044). A decrease in trabecular number (3.55 (1.81, 2.89) to 1.55/mm (1.24, 2.06), P = 0.018) and increase in trabecular separation (351.65 ± 135.04 to 541.79 ± 151.91 μm, P = 0.024) in follow-up biopsy suggest loss in bone quantity. We found no significant differences in cortical analysis, except a reduction in external cortical osteonal eroded surface (5.76 (2.94, 13.97) to 3.29% (0.00, 6.67), P = 0.043). Correlations between bone histomorphometric and dual-X-ray absorptiometry parameters gave inconsistent results. CONCLUSIONS The results show a reduction in bone activity, suggesting increased risk of adynamic bone and loss of bone volume. Cortical bone seems less affected by post-transplant biological changes in the first years after kidney transplantation.
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- Catarina Carvalho
- Nephrology and Infectiology Research and Development Group, INEB, Porto, Portugal
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- Nephrology and Infectiology Research and Development Group, INEB, Porto, Portugal
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- Nephrology and Infectiology Research and Development Group, INEB, Porto, Portugal
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- Nephrology Research and Development Unit, Medical School, Porto University, Porto, Portugal
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- Nephrology Research and Development Unit, Medical School, Porto University, Porto, Portugal
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- Nephrology and Infectiology Research and Development Group, INEB, Porto, Portugal
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Lauria MW, Ribeiro-Oliveira A. Diabetes and other endocrine-metabolic abnormalities in the long-term follow-up of pancreas transplantation. Clin Diabetes Endocrinol 2016; 2:14. [PMID: 28702248 PMCID: PMC5471933 DOI: 10.1186/s40842-016-0032-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Pancreas transplantation (PTX) has been demonstrated to restore long-term glucose homeostasis beyond what can be achieved by intensive insulin therapy or islet transplants. Moreover, PTX has been shown to decrease the progression of the chronic complications of diabetes. However, PTX patients require chronic use of immunosuppressive drugs with potential side effects. The long-term follow-up of PTX patients demands special care regarding metabolic deviations, infectious complications, and chronic rejection. Diabetes and other endocrine metabolic abnormalities following transplantation are common and can increase morbidity and mortality. Previous recipient-related and donor-related factors, as well as other aspects inherent to the transplant, act together in the pathogenesis of those abnormalities. Early recognition of these disturbances is the key to timely treatment; however, adequate tools to achieve this goal are often lacking. In a way, the type of PTX procedure, whether simultaneous pancreas kidney or not, seems to differentially influence the evolution of endocrine and metabolic abnormalities. Further studies are needed to define the best approach for PTX patients. This review will focus on the most common endocrine metabolic disorders seen in the long-term management of PTX: diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and bone loss. The authors here cover each one of these endocrine topics by showing the evaluation as well as proper management in the follow-up after PTX.
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- Marcio W Lauria
- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology section and Transplantation unit), Federal University of Minas Gerais, Rua Alfredo Balena, 190, 30130-100 Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology section and Transplantation unit), Federal University of Minas Gerais, Rua Alfredo Balena, 190, 30130-100 Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
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This article reviews the manifestations and risk factors associated with osteoporosis in childhood, the definition of osteoporosis and recommendations for monitoring and prevention. As well, this article discusses when a child should be considered a candidate for osteoporosis therapy, which agents should be prescribed, duration of therapy and side effects. There has been significant progress in our understanding of risk factors and the natural history of osteoporosis in children over the past number of years. This knowledge has fostered the development of logical approaches to the diagnosis, monitoring, and optimal timing of osteoporosis intervention in this setting. Current management strategies are predicated upon monitoring at-risk children to identify and then treat earlier rather than later signs of osteoporosis in those with limited potential for spontaneous recovery. On the other hand, trials addressing the prevention of the first-ever fracture are still needed for children who have both a high likelihood of developing fractures and less potential for recovery. This review focuses on the evidence that shapes the current approach to diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of osteoporosis in childhood, with emphasis on the key pediatric-specific biological principles that are pivotal to the overall approach and on the main questions with which clinicians struggle on a daily basis. The scope of this article is to review the manifestations of and risk factors for primary and secondary osteoporosis in children, to discuss the definition of pediatric osteoporosis, and to summarize recommendations for monitoring and prevention of bone fragility. As well, this article reviews when a child is a candidate for osteoporosis therapy, which agents and doses should be prescribed, the duration of therapy, how the response to therapy is adjudicated, and the short- and long-term side effects. With this information, the bone health clinician will be poised to diagnose osteoporosis in children and to identify when children need osteoporosis therapy and the clinical outcomes that gauge efficacy and safety of treatment.
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- L M Ward
- Pediatric Bone Health Clinical and Research Programs, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1, Canada.
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
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- Pediatric Bone Health Clinical and Research Programs, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1, Canada
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- Pediatric Bone Health Clinical and Research Programs, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1, Canada
- School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Naylor KL, Zou G, Leslie WD, Hodsman AB, Lam NN, McArthur E, Fraser LA, Knoll GA, Adachi JD, Kim SJ, Garg AX. Risk factors for fracture in adult kidney transplant recipients. World J Transplant 2016; 6:370-379. [PMID: 27358782 PMCID: PMC4919741 DOI: 10.5500/wjt.v6.i2.370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2016] [Revised: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIM: To determine the general and transplant-specific risk factors for fractures in kidney transplant recipients.
METHODS: We conducted a cohort study of all adults who received a kidney-only transplant (n = 2723) in Ontario, Canada between 2002 and 2009. We used multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression to determine general and transplant-specific risk factors for major fractures (proximal humerus, forearm, hip, and clinical vertebral). The final model was established using the backward elimination strategy, selecting risk factors with a P-value ≤ 0.2 and forcing recipient age and sex into the model. We also assessed risk factors for other fracture locations (excluding major fractures, and fractures involving the skull, hands or feet).
RESULTS: There were 132 major fractures in the follow-up (8.1 fractures per 1000 person-years). General risk factors associated with a greater risk of major fracture were older recipient age [adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) per 5-year increase 1.11, 95%CI: 1.03-1.19] and female sex (aHR = 1.81, 95%CI: 1.28-2.57). Transplant-specific risk factors associated with a greater risk of fracture included older donor age (5-year increase) (aHR = 1.09, 95%CI: 1.02-1.17) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) caused by diabetes (aHR = 1.72, 95%CI: 1.09-2.72) or cystic kidney disease (aHR = 1.73, 95%CI: 1.08-2.78) (compared to glomerulonephritis as the reference cause). Risk factors across the two fracture locations were not consistent (major fracture locations vs other). Specifically, general risk factors associated with an increased risk of other fractures were diabetes and a fall with hospitalization prior to transplantation, while length of time on dialysis, and renal vascular disease and other causes of ESRD were the transplant-specific risk factors associated with a greater risk of other fractures.
CONCLUSION: Both general and transplant-specific risk factors were associated with a higher risk of fractures in kidney transplant recipients. Results can be used for clinical prognostication.
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Bonani M, Frey D, Brockmann J, Fehr T, Mueller TF, Saleh L, von Eckardstein A, Graf N, Wüthrich RP. Effect of Twice-Yearly Denosumab on Prevention of Bone Mineral Density Loss in De Novo Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Transplant 2016; 16:1882-91. [PMID: 26713403 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2015] [Revised: 12/16/2015] [Accepted: 12/17/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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We conducted an open-label, prospective, randomized trial to assess the efficacy and safety of RANKL inhibition with denosumab to prevent the loss of bone mineral density (BMD) in the first year after kidney transplantation. Ninety kidney transplant recipients were randomized 1:1 2 weeks after surgery to receive denosumab (60 mg at baseline and 6 months) or no treatment. After 12 months, total lumbar spine areal BMD (aBMD) increased by 4.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 3.3-5.9%) in 46 patients in the denosumab group and decreased by -0.5% (95% CI -1.8% to 0.9%) in 44 patients in the control group (between-group difference 5.1% [95% CI 3.1-7.0%], p < 0.0001). Denosumab also increased aBMD at the total hip by 1.9% (95% CI, 0.1-3.7%; p = 0.035) over that in the control group at 12 months. High-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography in a subgroup of 24 patients showed that denosumab increased volumetric BMD at the distal tibia and radius (all p < 0.05). Biomarkers of bone turnover (C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen, procollagen type I N-terminal propeptide) markedly decreased with denosumab (all p < 0.0001). Episodes of cystitis and asymptomatic hypocalcemia occurred more often with denosumab, whereas graft function, rate of rejections, and incidence of opportunistic infections were similar. In conclusion, denosumab increased BMD in the first year after kidney transplantation but was associated with more frequent episodes of urinary tract infection.
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- M Bonani
- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Zürich and University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Division of Rheumatology, University Hospital Zürich and University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Division of Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital Zürich and University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Zürich and University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Zürich and University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital Zürich and University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital Zürich and University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Graf Biostatistics, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Zürich and University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Nel JD, Epstein S. Metabolic Bone Disease in the Post-transplant Population: Preventative and Therapeutic Measures. Med Clin North Am 2016; 100:569-86. [PMID: 27095646 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2016.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Post-transplant bone disease contributes significantly to patients' morbidity and mortality after transplantation and has an impact on their quality of life. This article discusses the major contributors to mechanisms causing bone loss, highlighting the role of preexisting disease in both kidney and liver failure and contributions from glucocorticoids and calcineurin inhibitors. Suggested monitoring and investigations are reviewed as well as treatment as far as the current literature supports, emphasizing the difference between kidney and liver recipients.
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- Johan Daniël Nel
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Tygerberg Hospital and University of Stellenbosch, PO Box 241, Cape Town, Western Cape 8000, South Africa.
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- Mt Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA; University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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BACKGROUND It remains uncertain whether kidney transplant recipients are a high-risk group for fracture. METHODS We conducted a cohort study using Ontario, Canada health care databases to estimate the 3-, 5- and 10-year cumulative incidence of nonvertebral fracture (proximal humerus, forearm, hip) in adult kidney transplant recipients between 1994 and 2009, stratifying by sex and age (<50 versus ≥50 years) at transplant. We also assessed the 3-year cumulative incidence of all fracture locations (excluding skull, toes, and fingers) and falls, 10-year cumulative incidence of hip fracture alone, and nonvertebral fracture incidence in recipients compared to nontransplant reference groups matched on age, sex, and cohort entry year. We studied 4821 recipients (median age, 50 years). RESULTS Among the age and sex strata, female recipients aged 50 years or older had the highest 3-year cumulative incidence of nonvertebral fracture (3.1%; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 2.1-4.4%). Recipients had a higher 3-year cumulative incidence of nonvertebral fracture (1.6%; 95% CI, 1.3-2.0%) compared to the general population with no previous nonvertebral fracture (0.5%; 95% CI, 0.4-0.6%; P < 0.0001) and nondialysis chronic kidney disease (1.1%; 95% CI, 0.9-1.2%; P = 0.03), but a lower fracture incidence than the general population with a previous nonvertebral fracture (2.3%; 95% CI, 1.9-2.8%; P = 0.007). The 10-year cumulative incidence of hip fracture in all recipients was 1.7% (≥3% defined as high risk in clinical guidelines). CONCLUSIONS Kidney transplant recipients may have a lower fracture risk than previously suggested in the literature. Results inform our understanding of fracture incidence after kidney transplantation and how it compares to nontransplant populations.
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Naylor KL, Lix LM, Hans D, Garg AX, Rush DN, Hodsman AB, Leslie WD. Trabecular bone score in kidney transplant recipients. Osteoporos Int 2016; 27:1115-1121. [PMID: 26608055 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-015-3424-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2015] [Accepted: 11/12/2015] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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SUMMARY It is uncertain whether bone mineral density (BMD) can accurately predict fracture in kidney transplant recipients. Trabecular bone score (TBS) provides information independent of BMD. Kidney transplant recipients had abnormal bone texture as measured by lumbar spine TBS, and a lower TBS was associated with incident fractures in recipients. INTRODUCTION Trabecular bone score (TBS) is a texture measure derived from dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) lumbar spine images, providing information independent of bone mineral density. We assessed characteristics associated with TBS and fracture outcomes in kidney transplant recipients. METHODS We included 327 kidney transplant recipients from Manitoba, Canada, who received a post-transplant DXA (median 106 days post-transplant). We matched each kidney transplant recipient (mean age 45 years, 39% men) to three controls from the general population (matched on age, sex, and DXA date). Lumbar spine (L1-L4) DXA images were used to derive TBS. Non-traumatic incident fracture (excluding hand, foot, and craniofacial) (n = 31) was assessed during a mean follow-up of 6.6 years. We used multivariable linear regression models to test predictors of TBS, and multivariable Cox proportional hazard regression was used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) per standard deviation decrease in TBS to express the gradient of risk. RESULTS Compared to the general population, kidney transplant recipients had a significantly lower lumbar spine TBS (1.365 ± 0.129 versus 1.406 ± 0.125, P < 0.001). Multivariable linear regression revealed that receipt of a kidney transplant was associated with a significantly lower mean TBS compared to controls (-0.0369, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] -0.0537 to -0.0202). TBS was associated with fractures independent of the Fracture Risk Assessment score including BMD (adjusted HR per standard deviation decrease in TBS 1.64, 95% CI 1.15-2.36). CONCLUSION Kidney transplant recipients had abnormal bone texture as assessed by TBS and a lower lumbar spine TBS was associated with fractures in recipients.
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- K L Naylor
- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES), London, ON, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Bone Diseases, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES), London, ON, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- Division of Nephrology, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, ON, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, ON, Canada.
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