paediatrics
paediatrics

Genomic sequencing research in pediatric cancer care: Decision-making, attitudes, and perceived utility among adolescents and young adults and their parents

Genet Med. 2024 May 17:101168. doi: 10.1016/j.gim.2024.101168. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Professional guidelines recommend engaging adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in medical decision-making …

Alemtuzumab induction is associated with decreased hospitalization rates in pediatric kidney transplant: A UNOS data review for safety and outcomes with common induction regimens

Pediatr Transplant. 2024 Jun;28(4):e14783. doi: 10.1111/petr.14783. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: We hypothesized that alemtuzumab use is safe in pediatric kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) with equivalent long-term outcomes …

Calcineurin inhibitor-related hyperkalemia is caused by hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism and fludrocortisone is an effective treatment: Report of a case series and review of the literature

Pediatr Transplant. 2024 Jun;28(4):e14778. doi: 10.1111/petr.14778. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) are widely used in transplantation. Although CNI-related hyperkalemia is common (10%-60.6%), the underlying pathogenetic …

Strategies for choosing the best living donor: A review of the literature and a proposal of a decision-making paradigm

Pediatr Transplant. 2024 Jun;28(4):e14779. doi: 10.1111/petr.14779. ABSTRACT Transplantation remains the gold-standard treatment for pediatric end-stage kidney disease. While living donor transplant is the preferred option …