Badi Rawashdeh, Emre Arpali, Haneen Al Abdallat, Matthew Cooper, Ty Dunn
{"title":"Four Decades of Research Productivity and Hot Spots in Pancreas Transplantation.","authors":"Badi Rawashdeh, Emre Arpali, Haneen Al Abdallat, Matthew Cooper, Ty Dunn","doi":"10.1177/15269248241268719","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15269248241268719","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> The field of pancreas transplantation has undergone transformative phases, progressing from its promising inception in 1966 to becoming a standard treatment for patients with insulin-dependent diabetes. This bibliometric analysis explores the progression of pancreas transplantation research over a period of four decades, mapping milestones, contributors, and emerging trends. <b>Methods:</b> Our bibliometric analysis utilizes the comprehensive Scopus database, which includes publication titles, author information, affiliations, abstracts, keywords, and journal details. The search strategy was centered on research related to pancreas and pancreas-kidney transplantation. The analysis encompasses the time frame spanning from 1983 to 2023, with the data extraction taking place on October 7th, 2023. <b>Results:</b> The analysis of 4,897 articles uncovered unique trends in the field of pancreas transplantation research. The years 1989, 1996, and 2021 saw significant increases in the number of publications, which corresponded to the responses to clinical challenges and advancements. Contributions by authors from the United States of America were the most numerous, with 1,905 publications and 49,949 citations. The research topics were highlighted by keywords such as \"graft survival,\" \"graft rejection,\" and\" Immunosuppressive treatment.\" <b>Conclusion:</b> The fluctuations in publication trends that have been identified indicate dynamic reactions to changing priorities and challenges. Although it has limitations, this analysis provides valuable insights for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers who are dealing with the complex field of pancreas transplantation literature. Further bibliometric research may advance our knowledge and direct future initiatives in this developing field.</p>","PeriodicalId":20671,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Transplantation","volume":" ","pages":"119-129"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Blair E Warren, Joyce Zaftis, Laura Donahoe, Jonathan Yeung, Abdul Aziz Qazi, Martin Urner, Sebastian Mafeld
{"title":"Large Bore Mechanical Thrombectomy for Right Atrial Thrombus and Pulmonary Embolism in the Early Post-Operative Period After Double Lung Transplantation.","authors":"Blair E Warren, Joyce Zaftis, Laura Donahoe, Jonathan Yeung, Abdul Aziz Qazi, Martin Urner, Sebastian Mafeld","doi":"10.1177/15269248241268689","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15269248241268689","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20671,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Transplantation","volume":" ","pages":"148-149"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11451072/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141875774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anne Solbu, Renee B Cadzow, Teresa Pullano, Sherry Brinser-Day, Laurene Tumiel-Berhalter, Liise K Kayler
{"title":"Interviews With Lay Caregivers About Their Experiences Supporting Patients Throughout Kidney Transplantation.","authors":"Anne Solbu, Renee B Cadzow, Teresa Pullano, Sherry Brinser-Day, Laurene Tumiel-Berhalter, Liise K Kayler","doi":"10.1177/15269248241237820","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15269248241237820","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Lay caregivers provide essential support to patients throughout the kidney transplant process, pretransplant through discharge. Sparse data exists about kidney transplant caregiver experience and facilitators of caregiver engagement. The aim of this study was to explore and describe lay caregivers' accounts of supporting a patient before and early after kidney transplantation. <b>Methods:</b> Caregivers of recent kidney transplant recipients were individually interviewed about their experiences, coping strategies, and perspectives of center-specific support approaches for patients and caregivers in a single transplant center. <b>Results:</b> Inductive content analysis of transcribed interviews with 23 caregivers revealed 6 domain areas: visit preparation, initial evaluation, caregiver role discussion, exposure to support resources, transplant preparedness, and coping styles. Caregivers used and appreciated information offered by the transplant center, including materials directed to the patient. They recommended repeating information, online access, and adding video to complement print resources. They valued and requested information directed to them, both within passive materials and communication with providers. Social network interactions were helpful for practical, emotional, and informational support. Support group reminders and connection pathways to peers were suggested for both patients and caregivers. <b>Conclusion:</b> Findings highlight steps that can be taken by transplant centers and may stimulate caregiver engagement. Featuring caregiver-focused information and communication more prominently may support caregivers to improve patient progress in navigating kidney transplantation.</p>","PeriodicalId":20671,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Transplantation","volume":" ","pages":"21-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140050256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anji Wall, Kara Monday, Gary Schwartz, Gregory J McKenna, Grant Richards, Murphy Rayle, Yi Huang, Anand Jothidasan, Lucian Lozonschi, Giuliano Testa
{"title":"First US Cardiac Rapid Recovery With Abdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion Donation After Circulatory Death Procurement.","authors":"Anji Wall, Kara Monday, Gary Schwartz, Gregory J McKenna, Grant Richards, Murphy Rayle, Yi Huang, Anand Jothidasan, Lucian Lozonschi, Giuliano Testa","doi":"10.1177/15269248241237818","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15269248241237818","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20671,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Transplantation","volume":" ","pages":"55-56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140050255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Avascular Necrosis in Kidney Transplant Recipients is Associated With an Increased Risk of Patient Death.","authors":"Sonam Dolma, Fauzia Osman, Emily Zona, Angelie Santos, Fahad Aziz, Neetika Garg, Maha Mohamed, Didier Mandelbrot, Sandesh Parajuli","doi":"10.1177/15269248241237814","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15269248241237814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Avascular necrosis is a debilitating osseous complication in transplant recipients. <b>Project Aim:</b> This program evaluation sought to describe risk factors and adverse outcomes of avascular necrosis in kidney transplant recipients. <b>Design:</b> This was a retrospective evaluation of all recipients of kidneys and simultaneous pancreas and kidneys between 2001 and 2018 from a single center. Controls were selected based on the incidence density, sampling at a 1:3 ratio based on the post-transplant interval. Outcomes of interest were acute rejection, death-censored graft failure, and patient mortality. <b>Results:</b> A total of 88 kidney recipients had avascular necrosis and were compared with 257 controls. Most of the recipient's and donors' baseline characteristics were similar between the groups, except calcineurin inhibitor-based immunosuppression was more prevalent, and non-white donors were less prevalent in the control group. Looking for risk factors for avascular necrosis, calcineurin inhibitor-based immunosuppression was associated with a lower risk for avascular necrosis in the univariate analysis, but this was not found after adjustment of multiple variables. In multivariate analysis, avascular necrosis was associated with an increased risk for patient death (hazard ratio: 1.68; 95% confidence interval: 1.16-2.44; <i>P</i> = .008) but not for acute rejection or death censored graft failure. <b>Conclusion:</b> Although limited by small sample size, this evaluation found avascular necrosis to be associated with an increased risk of patient death. This finding may be useful for the provider taking care of the patients and discussing the various outcomes after the transplant.</p>","PeriodicalId":20671,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Transplantation","volume":" ","pages":"41-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140050254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Importance of Describing Patient Populations.","authors":"Mary K Roberts, Jonathan Daw","doi":"10.1177/15269248241237823","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15269248241237823","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20671,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Transplantation","volume":" ","pages":"58-59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11080377/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140050257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Van Anh Vu, Suverta Bhayana, Helen Sweiss, Nohely Castro, Reed Hall, Joelle Nelson
{"title":"Impact of Cumulative 6 mg/kg Antithymocyte Globulin on Early Posttransplant Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients with Delayed Graft Function.","authors":"Van Anh Vu, Suverta Bhayana, Helen Sweiss, Nohely Castro, Reed Hall, Joelle Nelson","doi":"10.1177/15269248241237816","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15269248241237816","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Delayed graft function in kidney transplant is associated with an increased risk of rejection and graft loss. Use of rabbit antithymocyte globulin induction in delayed graft function has been correlated with less rejection compared to basiliximab, but optimal dosing remains unknown. <b>Program Evaluation Aims:</b> The purpose of this evaluation was to retrospectively assess the short-term effectiveness and tolerability of a clinical protocol that increased the net state of immunosuppression in delayed graft function kidney transplant recipients using cumulative 6 mg/kg rabbit antithymocyte globulin induction. <b>Design:</b> This retrospective cohort included 88 kidney transplant recipients with delayed graft function, transplanted between January 2017 and March 2021, who either received cumulative 4.5 mg/kg pre-protocol or 6 mg/kg post-protocol rabbit antithymocyte globulin. Outcomes evaluated were biopsy-proven acute rejection and incidence of graft loss, infection, and cytopenia at 6 months. <b>Results:</b> A significant reduction of biopsy-proven acute rejection incidence occurred post-protocol implementation (10/33, 30.3% vs 6/55, 10.9%; <i>P</i> = .04). Of those with rejection, significantly less post-protocol patients were classified as acute cellular rejection (9/10, 90.0% vs 2/6, 33.3%; <i>P</i> = .04). No death-censored graft loss was observed in either group. Rates of cytopenia and infection were similar pre- versus post-protocol implementation. <b>Conclusion:</b> Increasing the exposure to rabbit antithymocyte globulin and maintenance immunosuppression in delayed graft function kidney transplant recipients was tolerable and significantly reduced rejection occurrence at 6 months.</p>","PeriodicalId":20671,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Transplantation","volume":" ","pages":"47-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11080378/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Importance of Dissemination of Clinical Findings.","authors":"Stacee Lerret, Haley Hoy","doi":"10.1177/15269248241238854","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15269248241238854","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20671,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Transplantation","volume":"34 1-2","pages":"9-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140877147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sergio García-Martín, Víctor M Mora-Cuesta, Sara Naranjo-Gozalo, Jose Javier Jiménez-Velasco, María Pía Roiz-Mesones, Victor Fernández-Lobo
{"title":"Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis with Exclusive Pleural Involvement in a Lung Transplant Recipient.","authors":"Sergio García-Martín, Víctor M Mora-Cuesta, Sara Naranjo-Gozalo, Jose Javier Jiménez-Velasco, María Pía Roiz-Mesones, Victor Fernández-Lobo","doi":"10.1177/15269248241237825","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15269248241237825","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20671,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Transplantation","volume":" ","pages":"53-54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Updated Data on Risk of Living Kidney Donation.","authors":"Thomas Kelly, Elaine Perlman","doi":"10.1177/15269248241237826","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15269248241237826","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20671,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Transplantation","volume":" ","pages":"57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140028744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}