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Open AccessVitamin D status as a predictor for liver transplant outcomes
It is well known that vitamin D plays a pivotal role in immune system modulation; however, its role in liver transplantation (LT) has not yet been well elucidated. This study aimed to assess the association be...
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Open AccessNovel technique for arterial reconstruction in simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation, a randomized clinical trial
Simultaneous pancreas kidney (SPK) transplantation is an invaluable procedure to enhance the quality of life of insulin-dependent patients with advanced renal disease. The creation of vascular anastomoses of t...
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Open AccessAntibiotic stewardship implementation at the largest solid organ transplantation center in Asia: a retrospective cohort study
Using Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) to monitor the use of antibiotics can lead to improved antibiotic use and reduced costs.
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Assessment of Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients with Candida spp. Co-infections: Species Distribution and Antifungal Susceptibility Patterns of Isolates
Fungal co-infections are considered an important complication in hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2 that can be attributed to disease aggravation, increased mortality, and poor outcomes. This study was cond...
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Open AccessCOVID-19 versus applied infection control policies in a Major Transplant Center in Iran
Since Shiraz Transplant Center is one of the major transplant centers in Iran and the Middle East, this study was conducted to evaluate outcomes of the applied policies on COVID-19 detection and management.
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Immunogenicity of Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (BBIBP-CorV; Sinopharm) and Short-Term Clinical Outcomes in Vaccinated Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Prospective Cohort Study
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Open AccessEpidemiology, clinical features, therapeutic interventions and outcomes of mucormycosis in Shiraz: an 8-year retrospective case study with comparison between children and adults
Mucormycosis is an invasive fungal infection with high morbidity and mortality rate despite the early diagnosis and proper therapeutic interventions. Given the importance of epidemiological data in reviewing t...
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The experience and outcomes of multidisciplinary clinical pharmacist-led parenteral nutrition service for individuals with intestinal failure in a center without home parenteral nutrition
Intestinal Failure (IF) is a rare but serious form of organ failure, and patients with IF are dependent on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) to maintain growth and development. This study aimed to describe the ...
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Open AccessBacterial and fungal co-infections with SARS-CoV-2 in solid organ recipients: a retrospective study
SARS-CoV-2, a novel corona virus, has caused clusters of fatal pneumonia worldwide. Immune compromised patients are among the high risk groups with poor prognosis of the disease. The presence of bacterial or f...
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Open AccessSerial transverse enteroplasty and nipple valve construction, two life saving techniques for patients with short bowel syndrome, a report of 5 cases
Various abdominal pathologies end up with surgical resection of small intestine. When the small intestine remnant is too short for adequate fluid and micronutrients absorption, short bowel syndrome is diagnose...
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Open AccessEvaluation of the therapeutic regimen in COVID-19 in transplant patients: where do immunomodulatory and antivirals stand?
The management of COVID-19 in organ transplant recipients is among the most imperative, yet less discussed, issues based on their immunocompromised status along with their vast post-transplant medication regim...
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Open AccessPediatric liver and kidney transplantation in the era of COVID-19: a follow-up study from a tertiary referral center in Iran
We aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric transplant outcomes and determine whether to continue pediatric transplant activity or not, and how policies intended our center has been effec...
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Open AccessLessons learned from successful autologous gastrointestinal reconstruction in patients with intestinal failure: a case series
Intestinal failure (IF) is a rare but severe form of organ failure. The condition is defined as body’s inability to absorb adequate fluids, macronutrients and minerals for growth and development, so that intra...