Search for dissertations about: "renal-transplant recipients"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words renal-transplant recipients.
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1. Cyclosporin A-induced gingival overgrowth in renal transplant patients : a clinical, histological and experimental study
Abstract : Cyclosporine A (CsA) is widely used as an effective immunosuppressive agent to prevent rejection of organ transplants, as well as in the treatment of patients with various autoimmune diseases. The clinical use of CsA, however, is associated with adverse side effects, including nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, hypertension, and neurotoxicity as well as gingival overgrowth. READ MORE
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2. Herpesvirus infections in transplant recipients
Abstract : Abstract Herpesvirus infections are common and can cause serious and life-threatening conditions in transplanted individuals. In this thesis, consisting of 4 papers (I-IV), we investigated primary infection and reactivation of Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Human Herpesvirus type 6 (HHV-6), Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) and Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) in transplant patients. READ MORE
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3. Lower urinary tract dysfunction in children with chronic kidney disease : before an after renal transplantation
Abstract : Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children is a complex condition with the risk of progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis or renal transplantation. Children with CKD and pediatric renal transplant recipients face a variety of complications, such as side effects of the treatment and concerns about deterioration of graft function. READ MORE
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4. Renal Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Disease
Abstract : Kidney dysfunction increases cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The mechanisms for the risk increase seem to involve a combination of traditional and non-traditional CVD risk factors.We studied renal dysfunction as CVD and mortality risk factor in middle-aged men free from diabetes and CVD. READ MORE
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5. Role of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring after pediatric renal transplantation
Abstract : Background: Office blood pressure (BP) readings, i.e., BP obtained in a clinical setting, are the basis of the present knowledge concerning the risks associated with hypertension. READ MORE