An enhanced level of care, from the patient’s first evaluation to post-discharge follow-ups, is key to successful kidney transplant outcomes.
Enhanced Level of Care Before and After Transplantation Critical for Transplant Success
Maintaining better-than-average length of stay and readmission rates takes an enhanced level of care. Kidney Transplant Program Surgical Director Alvin Wee, MD, explains.
African-Americans Still More Likely Than Caucasian-Americans to Receive Kidney Transplants from Deceased, Rather than Living Donors
Study looked at kidney transplant outcomes, stratified by race and ethnicity, between 2003 to 2013. Researchers hoped to find modifiable factors that could result in better outcomes for African-American kidney transplant recipients.
Kidney Transplant Population Study Reveals Dramatic Outcome Changes
A study of the national kidney transplant candidate population illustrates dramatic changes in outcomes, making the findings important in considering prospective policy development, decision-making and interventions.
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Transfer of Knowledge in Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation
Alvin Wee, MD, Surgical Director, Kidney Transplant Program, discusses the immensely gratifying process of setting up affiliate transplant programs.
What’s New in Kidney Transplantation
Much has improved in renal transplantation over the past 20 years, helping patients directly and by extending the life of their transplanted organs.
New Opportunities and Challenges in Kidney Transplantation
Progress in kidney transplantation has improved survival, and created challenges. The pool of eligible patients is increasing, but organ supply still remains inadequate. Here are some of the issues.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Performs the UAE’s First Full Heart Transplant
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi achieves medical milestone, completing the United Arab Emirates’ first full heart transplant.
Seeking Answers to the Big Questions in Renal Disease
Why does kidney disease disproportionately affect minorities? What is the connection between renal disease, diabetes and hypertension? These are some of the issues Cleveland Clinic renal disease researchers are pursuing.
Emergency Department Use after Kidney Transplant: Who is Likely to Visit and Why?
An analysis of 10,533 kidney transplant recipients shows 57 percent visit an emergency department within two years of transplantation, and half are hospitalized. Authors recommend improved education for patients and ED providers.