RENAL TRANSPLANTATION

This study tested whether a standard, high-dose vitamin D supplement effectively raises vitamin D levels in children and teens with chronic kidney disease, kidney transplants, or nephrotic syndrome. Researchers also checked if this supplement caused any harmful increase in calciu…

This study tested whether using a medication (Neorecormon®) to raise hemoglobin levels in anemic kidney transplant patients could improve their quality of life and slow the decline of their transplanted kidney's function. It involved 128 patients in France who were randomly assig…

This study tested a strategy to personalize anti-rejection drugs for kidney transplant patients. Researchers used a routine biopsy taken 3 months after transplant to guide treatment. For patients with early signs of inflammation, they tested giving stronger treatment. For patient…

This small, early-stage study tested whether a combination of donor cells and specific immunosuppressive drugs could allow kidney transplant recipients to slowly reduce and potentially stop all anti-rejection medications without rejecting their new kidney. The goal was to see if …

This study compared two exercise methods—whole body vibration and stationary bike training—to see which better reduces inflammation and improves fitness in people who received kidney transplants. Researchers worked with 60 patients aged 30-45 to measure changes in a blood marker …

This study tested whether analyzing the fluid from kidney transplant machines could help predict how well the transplant will work. Researchers studied 40 kidney transplants to see if chemical patterns in the machine fluid could indicate transplant quality. The goal was to find b…