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Kidney transplants can be life-saving, yet navigating the decision isn’t simple. For those with end-stage renal disease, choosing between dialysis and a new kidney is complex.    This is why it is crucial to continually enhance our healthcare system’s understanding of kidney disease care. Data presented at the 2024 American Transplant Congress (ATC) show that costs of care for preemptive #KidneyTransplant recipients were more than 50% lower after 3 years compared to those who started on dialysis.    There are numerous considerations to a kidney transplant, and I share more in my video below.   Discover firsthand stories from transplant recipients and donors at https://lnkd.in/g6FHeM5R.  #Pledge2Reflect

🔥🔥🔥Though the list is vast, these are some of the most common infections in renal transplant recipients,classified as per the timing post transplant. Very important table from Harrison 21st edition.💪💪💪

Still feeling energized from joining my colleagues, advocacy partners, and industry peers at the American Transplant Congress (ATC) 2024!   Kidney transplantation offers several benefits over dialysis, yet only about 3% of people in the U.S. with incident end-stage renal disease receive a #KidneyTransplant preemptively, meaning before starting dialysis. This proactive approach may help improve outcomes and quality of life for some patients with end-stage renal disease.   Part of this challenge stems from the shortage of available kidneys, and by the lengthy waiting time for a kidney from a deceased donor, averaging 3-5 years.   My colleague, Dr. Troy Somerville, Head, US Medical Transplant Unit at Sanofi, shares more on preemptive transplantation and the critical need for kidneys from living donors to address the shortage.   Explore firsthand accounts from kidney recipients and donors at https://lnkd.in/eANNgKj3.   #Pledge2Reflect

Upcoming Webinar, Time is tissue: Diabetic foot ulcers and end stage kidney disease. Join Jo Scheepers on Thursday September 26th from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm AEST. This webinar will discuss the ways to manage your diabetic patients with Stage 5 CKD and dialysis dependent using real case studies. This webinar is free for RSA members and $15 for non-members. Follow the link below to register.  https://lnkd.in/g3xXgq3D #RenalSocietyofAustralasia #DiabeticFootUlcers #CKD #EndStageKidneyDisease #Dialysis #Webinar

MCC (Most Common Cause) of death ✨MCC of death in RA + SLE = Accelerated atherosclerosis ✨MCC of death in scleroderma = Rhespiratory failure: - Pulmonary HTN - Interstitial lung disease ✨ MCC of death in dialysis patients = IHD ✨MCC of death in RCA MI = Ventricular fibrillation ✨MCC of death in LV MI = Cardiogenic shock ✨MCC of death in Massive PE + Cardic tamponade + Tension pneumothorax = Obstructive shock ✨MCC of death in rheumatic fever = Rheumatic heart disease #doctor #gp #medicine

📌 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a significant impact on healthcare systems. If left untreated, CKD can lead to patients needing resource intensive care like kidney transplant or long-term dialysis. Diagnosing and treating chronic kidney disease in its early stages could reduce costs and preserve health systems’ resources, allowing investment to be redirected to other areas of need. 🔬 Make the change for kidney health by visiting: https://learn.az/6187kk1DP AstraZeneca Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health #KidneyHealth #CKDAwareness

The choice between peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis for urgent-start dialysis in patients with end-stage renal disease is often very challenging. This RCT indicates that patients treated with automated peritoneal dialysis for two weeks had significantly fewer dialysis-related complications compared to the hemodialysis group: https://lnkd.in/d7NmsPi5 #ESRD #APD #HD

Comprehensive renal replacement therapy (dialysis) options are available to people with chronic kidney disease. Dialysis services are offered at Reddington Hospital. The dialysis centers help people with kidney disease or kidney failure. #ReddingtonHospital #DialysisServices #SavingLives #YourHealthIsOurPriority

CT Contrast induced nephropathy−CIN… Has become a diagnosis in question, now regarded to be RARE Trials have shown that post contrast renal function improves & deteriorates w/ equal frequency Renal failure is likely due to underlying acute disease as well as comorbidities Patients w/ normal renal function or mild− moderate chronic renal failure, are NOT at risk knowmedicine.net

Comprehensive renal replacement therapy (dialysis) options are available to people with chronic kidney disease. Dialysis services are offered at Reddington Hospital. The dialysis centers help people with kidney disease or kidney failure. #ReddingtonHospital #DialysisServices #SavingLives #YourHealthIsOurPriority