Utilization of dd-cfDNA monitoring to facilitate immunosuppression minimization after kidney transplantation in a U.S. Veteran population

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) serves as a monitoring tool for rejection, few studies have examined its utility in guiding immunosuppression …

Risk factors for CMV and BK infections in an elderly Veteran population following kidney transplantation: Implications for immunosuppression induction and management

Abstract: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and BK Polyomavirus (BKPyV) are the most common opportunistic pathogens following kidney transplantation. We evaluated 102 patients with a median …