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1. A prospective study of living kidney donors: 6 years follow-up from a cardiovascular disease risk perspective
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the clinical, laboratory, and donation-specific outcomes of living kidney donors 6 years after donation. METHODS: We included a total of 93 kidney donors and 54 age- and sex-matched individuals as control group through a type 2 cohort consecutive recruitment. We detected kidney functi
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Development and implementation of a COVID-19 convalescent plasma program in a middle-income economy
Abstract Introduction Convalescent Plasma therapy is one of the therapeutic strategies that has been used for patients with the Covid-19 disease. Implementing a program with national extension to supply hospitals with this blood component is a great challenge mainly in a middle-income economy. Objectives Our objective was to develop and implement a Covid-1
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Pioneering Experience of First Kidney Paired Donation in Brazil
Brazilian Journal of Nephrology. Publicado em: 2022
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4. COVID-19 pandemic and blood transfusion services: The impact, response and preparedness experience of a tertiary care blood center in southern Karnataka, India
Abstract Introduction With the outbreak of COVID-19 and its containment measures, blood centers faced a huge challenge in balancing blood demand and supply and devising a preparedness plan to withstand the uncertain situation. This study assesses the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on blood transfusion services and discusses the appropriate mitigation strat
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 in convalescent plasma donors: Can we predict subjects’ eligibility?
Abstract Introduction As the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic unfolds around the world; answers related to the antibody response against the virus are necessary to develop treatment and prophylactic strategies. We attempted to understand part of the immune response of convalescent plasma donation candidates. Method We carried out a cross-sectio
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Streptococcus gallolyticus Bacteremia Detected in Apheresis Platelets and Its Link to Colonic Neoplasms
Abstract Introduction Streptococcus gallolyticus belongs to theStreptococcus bovis complex, and it is a common bacterium colonizing the gastrointestinal tract. Its presence in the blood may suggest an underlying pathology such as a colonic neoplasm. We report herein a case of S. bovis bacteremia in an apheresis platelet donor, review similar cases in the li
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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7. JCV viruria associates with suboptimal recovery of kidney function three years after living kidney donation
Resumo Introdução Poucos estudos investigaram fatores anteriores à doação que poderiam afetar a recuperação renal após doação renal de doador vivo (LKD, do inglês Living Kidney Donation). Investigamos retrospectivamente o papel da infecção pelo vírus John Cunningham (JCV) e outros fatores de risco pré-doação na magnitude do declínio da fun
Brazilian Journal of Nephrology. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Comparative analysis of hematological parameters of first-time and repeat blood donors: Experience of a blood bank in southern Nigeria
ABSTRACT Introduction: The safety of a blood transfusion practice is anchored on safe blood from a healthy donor, while further protecting the donor from future harm. This study aimed to evaluate the hematological parameters of blood donors in view of their donor category to aid in assessing the safety threshold in terms of donation frequency. Methods: Thi
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Hemoglobin S identification in blood donors: A cross section of prevalence
ABSTRACT Introduction: In Brazil, the sickle cell trait (SCT) has an average prevalence of 4% in the general population and 6-10% among Afro-descendants. Although SCT is highly prevalent, a large segment of the population ignores their status. The Therapeutic Guidelines prohibit the transfusion of SCT red blood cells into patients with hemoglobin disorders
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Recombinant gonadotropin therapy to improve spermatogenesis in nonobstructive azoospermic patients – A proof of concept study
ABSTRACT Purpose: Nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA) associated with primary spermatogenic failure is a common cause of male infertility usually considered untreatable; however, some reports have suggested that hormonal stimulation to boost the intra-testicular testosterone level and spermatogenesis might increase the chance of achieving pregnancy using homol
International braz j urol. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Paired kidney donation: are we going beyond reasonable limits in living-donor transplantation?
Resumo A demanda crescente por rins para transplante requer estratégias para aumentar a oferta de órgãos e evitar longos períodos de espera em lista. O aumento no número de transplantes com doador vivo envolve o crescimento da utilização de doadores não aparentados e a doação renal pareada. A maior parte desses transplantes são realizados nos EUA,
Brazilian Journal of Nephrology. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Increasing transplantability in Brazil: time to discuss Kidney Paired Donation
Resumo Introdução: O transplante renal (TxR) é sabidamente o melhor tratamento para doença renal crônica. No Brasil, mais de 26 mil pacientes aguardam em lista atualmente. A doação renal pareada (DRP) oferece a um par de doador/receptor incompatível a possibilidade de trocar com outro par na mesma situação, representando uma estratégia para aumen
Brazilian Journal of Nephrology. Publicado em: 2022