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Garcia Valencia OA, Thongprayoon C, Miao J, Suppadungsuk S, Krisanapan P, Craici IM, Jadlowiec CC, Mao SA, Mao MA, Leeaphorn N, Budhiraja P, Cheungpasitporn W. Empowering inclusivity: improving readability of living kidney donation information with ChatGPT. Front Digit Health 2024; 6:1366967. [PMID: 38659656 PMCID: PMC11039889 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2024.1366967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Background Addressing disparities in living kidney donation requires making information accessible across literacy levels, especially important given that the average American adult reads at an 8th-grade level. This study evaluated the effectiveness of ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model, in simplifying living kidney donation information to an 8th-grade reading level or below. Methods We used ChatGPT versions 3.5 and 4.0 to modify 27 questions and answers from Donate Life America, a key resource on living kidney donation. We measured the readability of both original and modified texts using the Flesch-Kincaid formula. A paired t-test was conducted to assess changes in readability levels, and a statistical comparison between the two ChatGPT versions was performed. Results Originally, the FAQs had an average reading level of 9.6 ± 1.9. Post-modification, ChatGPT 3.5 achieved an average readability level of 7.72 ± 1.85, while ChatGPT 4.0 reached 4.30 ± 1.71, both with a p-value <0.001 indicating significant reduction. ChatGPT 3.5 made 59.26% of answers readable below 8th-grade level, whereas ChatGPT 4.0 did so for 96.30% of the texts. The grade level range for modified answers was 3.4-11.3 for ChatGPT 3.5 and 1-8.1 for ChatGPT 4.0. Conclusion Both ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0 effectively lowered the readability grade levels of complex medical information, with ChatGPT 4.0 being more effective. This suggests ChatGPT's potential role in promoting diversity and equity in living kidney donation, indicating scope for further refinement in making medical information more accessible.
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- Oscar A. Garcia Valencia
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Samut Prakan, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Thammasat University Hospital, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Transplant, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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Garcia JS, Tien C, Fife M, Dillon B, Dow S, Zafar Z, Morris D, Anand S. Improving value delivery in living donor kidney transplant through process improvement. Clin Transplant 2024; 38:e15258. [PMID: 38341774 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.15258] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Living donor kidney evaluation has substantial time variations with significant intercenter variation. One-day donor evaluation has shown to be clinically efficient and improve transplant rates. However, patients' perception of 1-day evaluation is unknown. We hypothesized that 1 day LKD evaluation will improve patient satisfaction and improve living donation rates. METHODS All interested LD candidates from April 2018 to May 2020 were enrolled in the study. Non-directed donors, donors greater than 60 years old, and recipients with more than three donors underwent multi-day evaluation (control group) while the rest underwent 1-day evaluation (intervention group). An anonymous survey was filled by both groups to assess their perceptions on different areas including time, communication, experience, information provided, and their preferences on living donor evaluation. RESULTS Donor candidates in the 1-day evaluation group selected that the time from the questionnaire to clinic evaluation took "under 1 month" or "less than 3 months" (62.5% vs. 15.8%, p = .002), with "excellent" for both scheduling process (65% vs. 31.6%, p = .03) and communication (82.5% vs. 57.9%, p = .09) when compared to candidates in the multiple-days evaluation group. One-day candidates felt "very satisfied" with the overall experience (95% vs. 68.4%, p = .02) and felt "extremely well" with the information provided regarding the living donor process (87.5% vs. 47.4%, p = .003) when compared to multiple-day evaluation group. Regardless of the group, 53 (89.8%) patients preferred 1-day evaluation. CONCLUSION We demonstrate 1-day living donor evaluation is efficient, patient preferred, and adds value through improved communication, and better overall patient satisfaction.
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- Jorge Sanchez Garcia
- Abdominal Transplant Service, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Murray, Utah, USA
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- Abdominal Transplant Service, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Murray, Utah, USA
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- Abdominal Transplant Service, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Murray, Utah, USA
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- Abdominal Transplant Service, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Murray, Utah, USA
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- Abdominal Transplant Service, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Murray, Utah, USA
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- Abdominal Transplant Service, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Murray, Utah, USA
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- Abdominal Transplant Service, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Murray, Utah, USA
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- Abdominal Transplant Service, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Murray, Utah, USA
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Hou Y, Kang F, Liu H, Yang C, Han M, Huang X, Guan X, Wang SM, Li J. Perioperative transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulations as part of an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for living donors undergoing nephrectomy: A randomized, controlled clinical trial. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14423. [PMID: 36950567 PMCID: PMC10025023 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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Objective Living kidney donors (LKDs) experience perioperative anxiety. We designed the following study to evaluate the anxiolytic effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) during the perioperative period in a group of LKDs undergoing laparotomy nephrectomy. Methods LKDs were randomly assigned to either the TEAS or control group. Participants in the TEAS group received 30min of intervention (6-15 mA, 2-100 Hz), at Yintang (EX-HN-3), bilateral Taichong (LR3) and Neiguan (PC6) one day before surgery (D0), before induction of anesthesia (D1) and one day after surgery (D2). The participants in the control group received the same placement of electrodes but without electrical stimulation. Venous blood was collected before each intervention. Anxiety levels and recovery profiles were recorded. Results LKDs in the TEAS group had lower anxiety level than those in the control group at D1, D2 and three days after surgery (D3). The percentage differences were: 33.3%, 25.0%, and 22.2%; [95% confidence interval (CI), (-55.1%, -11.6%), (-47.4%, -2.6%), and (-42.3%, -2.2%); P = 0.005, P = 0.034, and P = 0.035; respectively]. LKDs who received TEAS had better sleep quality and short-term recovery profiles than those in the control group. The plasma levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and melatonin (MT) in the TEAS group were significantly higher than those in the control group at D1 and D2 (5-HT: P = 0.001, and P < 0.001; MT: P = 0.006, and P = 0.001). At the 3-month follow up, fewer LKDs in the TEAS group had incisional pain when compared to the control group (P = 0.032). Conclusions Perioperative TEAS decreased perioperative anxiety and facilitated postoperative recovery in the LKDs, and potential decreased the development of chronic pain. Trial Registration: Registered at ChiCTR2000029891, http://www.chictr.org.cn/listbycreater.aspx.
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- Yu Hou
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, China
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- Department of Kidney Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, China
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- Department of Kidney Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, China
- Corresponding author.
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Anselmo A, Materazzo M, Di Lorenzo N, Sensi B, Riccetti C, Lonardo MT, Pellicciaro M, D’Amico F, Siragusa L, Tisone G. Implementation of Blockchain Technology Could Increase Equity and Transparency in Organ Transplantation: A Narrative Review of an Emergent Tool. Transpl Int 2023; 36:10800. [PMID: 36846602 PMCID: PMC9945518 DOI: 10.3389/ti.2023.10800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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In the last few years, innovative technology and health care digitalization played a major role in all medical fields and a great effort worldwide to manage this large amount of data, in terms of security and digital privacy has been made by different national health systems. Blockchain technology, a peer-to-peer distributed database without centralized authority, initially applied to Bitcoin protocol, soon gained popularity, thanks to its distributed immutable nature in several non-medical fields. Therefore, the aim of the present review (PROSPERO N° CRD42022316661) is to establish a putative future role of blockchain and distribution ledger technology (DLT) in the organ transplantation field and its role to overcome inequalities. Preoperative assessment of the deceased donor, supranational crossover programs with the international waitlist databases, and reduction of black-market donations and counterfeit drugs are some of the possible applications of DLT, thanks to its distributed, efficient, secure, trackable, and immutable nature to reduce inequalities and discrimination.
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- Alessandro Anselmo
- Department of Surgical Science, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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- Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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Jawa P, Roy-Chaudhury P, Manfro RC. Kidney Transplantation: The Pre-Transplantation Recipient & Donor Work-Up. MANAGEMENT OF KIDNEY DISEASES 2023:421-433. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-09131-5_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/19/2023]
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Tang Girdwood S, Pavia K, Paice K, Hambrick HR, Kaplan J, Vinks AA. β-lactam precision dosing in critically ill children: Current state and knowledge gaps. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1044683. [PMID: 36532752 PMCID: PMC9752101 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1044683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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There has been emerging interest in implementing therapeutic drug monitoring and model-informed precision dosing of β-lactam antibiotics in critically ill patients, including children. Despite a position paper endorsed by multiple international societies that support these efforts in critically ill adults, implementation of β-lactam precision dosing has not been widely adopted. In this review, we highlight what is known about β-lactam antibiotic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in critically ill children. We also define the knowledge gaps that present barriers to acceptance and implementation of precision dosing of β-lactam antibiotics in critically ill children: a lack of consensus on which subpopulations would benefit most from precision dosing and the uncertainty of how precision dosing changes outcomes. We conclude with opportunities for further research to close these knowledge gaps.
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- Sonya Tang Girdwood
- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States,Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States,Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States,*Correspondence: Sonya Tang Girdwood,
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States,Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States,Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Bogyo K, Vena N, May H, Rasouly HM, Marasa M, Sanna-Cherchi S, Kiryluk K, Nestor J, Gharavi A. Incorporating genetics services into adult kidney disease care. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS. PART C, SEMINARS IN MEDICAL GENETICS 2022; 190:289-301. [PMID: 36161695 PMCID: PMC10360161 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.c.32004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Studies have shown that as many as 1 in 10 adults with chronic kidney disease has a monogenic form of disease. However, genetic services in adult nephrology are limited. An adult Kidney Genetics Clinic was established within the nephrology division at a large urban academic medical center to increase access to genetic services and testing in adults with kidney disease. Between June 2019 and December 2021, a total of 363 patients were referred to the adult Kidney Genetics Clinic. Of those who completed genetic testing, a positive diagnostic finding was identified in 27.1%, a candidate diagnostic finding was identified in 6.7% of patients, and a nondiagnostic positive finding was identified in an additional 8.6% of patients, resulting in an overall yield of 42.4% for clinically relevant genetic findings in tested patients. A genetic diagnosis had implications for medical management, family member testing, and eligibility for clinical trials. With the utilization of telemedicine, genetic services reached a diverse geographic and patient population. Genetic education efforts were integral to the clinic's success, as they increased visibility and helped providers identify appropriate referrals. Ongoing access to genomic services will remain a fundamental component of patient care in adults with kidney disease.
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- Kelsie Bogyo
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Institute for Genomic Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Institute for Genomic Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Institute for Genomic Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Institute for Genomic Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.,Institute for Genomic Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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Ali A. Living Kidney Donation: Glomerular Filtration Rate-Based Donor Selection Criteria. EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2022; 20:65-69. [DOI: 10.6002/ect.donorsymp.2022.o5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Arabi Z, Hamad A, Bukhari M, Altheaby A, Kaysi S. Practice Patterns for the Acceptance of Medically Complex Living Kidney Donors with Hematuria, Sickle Cell Trait, Smoking, Illegal Drug Use, or Urological Issues: A Multinational Survey. Avicenna J Med 2021; 11:185-195. [PMID: 34881201 PMCID: PMC8648410 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1736542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Background To review the practice patterns for the acceptance of medically complex living kidney donors (MCLKD) among the transplant providers of the international transplant community. Methods We distributed a survey globally, through major international transplantation societies, among nephrologists and transplant surgeons (TS). The survey contained questions regarding potential donors with microscopic hematuria, sickle cell trait, renal cysts, kidney stones, smoking, or illegal drug use. Results There were 239 respondents from 29 countries, including nephrologists (42%) and TS (58%). Although most respondents would investigate microscopic hematuria, one-third of them indicated they would decline these potential donors without investigation. Interestingly, most respondents accepted heavy smokers, intermittent illegal drug users (with advice to quit), and those with incidentally identified kidney stones, remote history of renal colic or simple renal cysts. We found multiple areas of consensus in practice with some interesting differences between nephrologists and TS. Conclusions This survey highlights the practice patterns of the acceptance of MCLKDs among the international community. In the absence of clear guidelines, this survey provides additional information to counsel kidney donors with microscopic hematuria, sickle cell trait, renal cysts, kidney stones, heavy smoking, or illegal drug use.
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- Ziad Arabi
- Department of the Organ Transplant Center, Division of Adult Transplant Nephrology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United Sates
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Adult Nephrology, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of the Organ Transplant Center, Division of Adult Transplant Nephrology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Dinh NH, Beaupha SMC. Safety, clinical and laboratory characteristics of donors with thalassemia minor in living donor kidney transplant: a case series. BMC Nephrol 2021; 22:397. [PMID: 34852778 PMCID: PMC8638172 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-021-02609-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Due to the increasing demand for kidney transplants, sometimes donors with underlying medical conditions can be considered for living kidney donor transplant. Thalassemia is amongst the most common inherited disorders of hemoglobin globally, which is not restricted as an exclusion criterion. However, there is currently no study examine the safety and characteristics of kidney donors with thalassemia minor. Methods All eligible live kidney donors between 2016 and 2019 with thalassemia minor at a tertiary hospital were recruited. Baseline characteristics, clinical and laboratory outcomes were investigated. Results Fifteen donors (11 women, 55.5 ± 15.0 year-old) were included with a follow-up duration of 2 (1-4) years since operation. The most prevalent gene mutation among participants was DEL-SEA. No clinical manifestations of anemia were seen but 10 participants had mild anemia diagnosed from blood tests. Cardiovascular, liver and renal function were normal before nephrectomy. Until now, all donors are alive and maintain overall good health. Anemia condition is not affected, and the post-donation eGFR = 71.04 ± 11.54 mL/min/1.73m2 is comparable to outcomes of healthy donors reported in previous studies. Two donors are at risk of proteinuria at 1-year post-transplant with A/C ratio > 30 mg/g. Conclusions Thalassemia minor individuals who are non-transfusion-dependent, without anemia clinical manifestations and have no contraindications to kidney donation are safe to be donors in short-term. An eGFR of at least 80 mL/min/1.73m2 should be considered to avoid low post-donation eGFR, and awareness should be raised on thalassemia donors with even mild albuminuria. Nephrectomy does not worsen thalassemia. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12882-021-02609-2.
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- Nhan Hieu Dinh
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. .,Department of Pharmacology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Akin E, Altintoprak F, Firat N, Dheir H, Bas E, Demirci T, Kamburoglu B, Celebi F. Is Laparoscopic Technique Suitable for Initial Experience in Live Donor Nephrectomy? Results of The First 51 Cases. ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.29333/ejgm/11313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Arabi Z, Bukhari M, Hamad A, Altheaby A, Kaysi S. Practice Patterns in the Acceptance of Medically Complex Living Kidney Donors with Obesity, Hypertension, Family History of Kidney Disease, or Donor-Recipient Age Discrepancy. Avicenna J Med 2021; 11:172-184. [PMID: 34881200 PMCID: PMC8648409 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1736541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background To assess the practice patterns of the acceptance of medically complex living kidney donors (MCLKDs). Methods We distributed a survey to nephrologists and transplant surgeons (TS) across the world through major international transplant societies. The survey contained questions regarding obesity, abnormal blood glucose profile, mild hypertension, donor-recipient age discrepancy, or family history of kidney disease of unknown etiology. Results In total, 239 respondents from 29 countries (42% were nephrologists and 58% were TS). Most respondents would allow donations from obese donors, especially if they intended to lose weight but would be cautious if these donors had abnormal blood glucose or family history of diabetes mellitus. In hypertensive donors, future pregnancy plans mattered in decisions regarding the acceptance of female donors. Most respondents would allow young donors but would be more cautious if they had a future risk of hypertension or a family history of kidney disease of unknown etiology. They would also allow donations from an older person if prolonged waiting time was anticipated. We found multiple areas of consensus of practice among the diverse members of international transplant societies, with some interesting variations among nephrologists and TS. Conclusions This survey highlights the practice patterns of the acceptance of MCLKDs among the international community. In the absence of clear guidelines, this survey provides additional information to counsel kidney donors with these conditions.
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- Ziad Arabi
- Department of the Organ Transplant Center, Division of Adult Transplant Nephrology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Adult Nephrology, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
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- Department of the Organ Transplant Center, Division of Adult Transplant Nephrology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, CHU, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Kuppachi S, Norman SP, Lentine KL, Axelrod DA. Using race to estimate glomerular filtration and its impact in kidney transplantation. Clin Transplant 2020; 35:e14136. [PMID: 33232529 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.14136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Since direct measurement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is time-consuming and more expensive, estimated GFR (eGFR) based on measured laboratory values is widely used to determine kidney function. Commonly used formulae to calculate eGFR are dependent on variables, which include filtration markers like serum creatinine and patient characteristics including race. Medical algorithms which utilize race are increasingly being scrutinized, as race is recognized to be a social construct rather than a biologic one. eGFR calculations have important implications for kidney transplantation, both in the listing of candidates as well as in the evaluation of potential kidney donors. This review considers the specific implications of race-based eGFR calculations on recipient evaluation and on decisions related to living kidney donation. We suggest a potential policy solution to ensure that racial and ethnic minority patients are not disadvantaged by eGFR as a result of current calculation methods.
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- Sarat Kuppachi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Michigan Transplant Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Center for Abdominal Transplantation, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To summarize the current state of evidence regarding the role of apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) genotyping in evaluating donors for kidney transplantation. RECENT FINDINGS African ancestry is associated with an increased risk of kidney failure following living donation. Moreover, kidney transplants from African ancestry deceased donors have an increased risk of graft failure. Preliminary evidence suggests that APOL1 genotype may mediate at least a portion of this racial variation, with high-risk APOL1 genotypes defined by presence of two renal risk variants (RRVs). A pilot study 136 African ancestry living donors found that those with APOL1 high-risk genotypes had lower baseline kidney function and faster rates of kidney function decline after donation. To date, three retrospective studies identified a two-to-three times greater risk of allograft failure associated with kidneys from donors with high-risk APOL1 genotype. Active research initiatives seek to address unanswered questions, including reproducibility in large national samples, the role of 'second hits' injuries, and impact of recipient genotype, with a goal to build consensus on applications for policy and practice. SUMMARY As evidence evolves, APOL1 genotyping may have applications for organ quality scoring in deceased donor kidney allocation, and for the evaluation and selection of living donor candidates.
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- Krista L Lentine
- Saint Louis University Center for Abdominal Transplantation, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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Favi E, Iesari S, Catarsini N, Sivaprakasam R, Cucinotta E, Manzia T, Puliatti C, Cacciola R. Outcomes and surgical complications following living-donor renal transplantation using kidneys retrieved with trans-peritoneal or retro-peritoneal hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy. Clin Transplant 2020; 34:e14113. [PMID: 33051895 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.14113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The best minimally invasive procedure for living-donor kidney retrieval remains debated. Our objective was to assess trans-peritoneal (TP) and retro-peritoneal (RP) hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (HALDN). In this single-center retrospective study, we analyzed results from 317 living-donor renal transplants (RT) performed between 2008 and 2016. Donor and recipient outcomes were compared between TP-HALDN (n = 235) and RP-HALDN (n = 82). Conversion to open nephrectomy (0.4% vs 0%; P = 1.000), intra-operative complications (1.7% vs 1.2%; P = 1.000), and 1-year overall post-operative complications (11.9% vs 17.1%; P = .258) rates were similar in TP-HALDN and RP-HALDN. Overall surgical site infections were higher in RP-HALDN (6.1% vs 1.7%; P = .053), whereas incisional hernias were only recorded following TP-HALDN (3.4% vs 0%; P = .118). The duration of the procedure was 11-minute shorter for TP-HALDN than RP-HALDN (P < .001) but extraction time was equivalent (2, IQR 1.5-2.5 minutes; P = 1.000). RT following TP-HALDN and RP-HALDN showed comparable one-year death-censored allograft survival (97% vs 98.8%; P = .685), primary non-function (0.4% vs 0%; P = .290), delayed graft function (1.3% vs 4.9%; P = .077), and urological complications (2.6% vs 4.9%; P = .290) rates. In our series, donor and recipient outcomes were not substantially affected by the approach used for donor nephrectomy. TP-HALDN and RP-HALDN were both safe and effective.
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- Evaldo Favi
- Renal Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Pôle de Chirurgie Expérimentale et Transplantation, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium.,Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- General Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico G. Martino, Messina, Italy
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- Renal Transplantation, Barts Health NHS Trust, Royal London Hospital, London, UK
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- General Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico G. Martino, Messina, Italy
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- HPB Surgery and Transplantation, Fondazione PTV, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.,HPB Surgery and Transplantation, Fondazione PTV, Rome, Italy
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Silva F, Malheiro J, Pestana N, Ribeiro C, Nunes‐Carneiro D, Mandanelo M, Tavares J, Pedroso S, Almeida M, Silva‐Ramos M, Dias L, Martins LS, Castro Henriques A. Lower donated kidney volume is associated with increased risk of lower graft function and acute rejection at 1 year after living donor kidney—a retrospective study. Transpl Int 2020; 33:1711-1722. [DOI: 10.1111/tri.13740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Filipa Silva
- Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation Department Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto Porto Portugal
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- Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation Department Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto Porto Portugal
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- Nephrology Department Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonça Funchal Portugal
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- Nephrology Department Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia e Espinho Vila Nova de Gaia Portugal
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- Urology Department Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto Porto Portugal
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- Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation Department Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto Porto Portugal
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- Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation Department Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto Porto Portugal
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- Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation Department Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto Porto Portugal
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- Urology Department Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto Porto Portugal
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- Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation Department Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto Porto Portugal
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- Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation Department Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto Porto Portugal
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- Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation Department Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto Porto Portugal
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