Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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Antihypertensive Treatment for Kidney Transplant Recipients
Published 2009-07-08Background: In some nontransplant populations, effects of different antihypertensive drug classes vary. Relative effects in kidney transplant recipients are uncertain. Objectives: To assess comparative effects of different ...Open AccessArticle -
Comparative Survival and Economic Benefits of Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation and Dialysis in People with Varying Ages and Co-Morbidities
Published 2012-01-18Background Deceased donor kidneys for transplantation are in most countries allocated preferentially to recipients who have limited co-morbidities. Little is known about the incremental health and economic gain from ...Open AccessArticle -
Antioxidants for chronic kidney disease
Published 2012-10-17Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease and death. Increased oxidative stress in people with CKD has been implicated as a potential causative factor for ...Open AccessArticle -
Cardiac testing for coronary artery disease in potential kidney transplant recipients
Published 2011-12-07Background Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and adverse cardiac events. Screening for CAD is therefore an important part of preoperative evaluation for ...Open AccessArticle -
Parenteral versus oral iron therapy for adults and children with chronic kidney disease
Published 2012-01-18Background The anaemia seen in chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be exacerbated by iron deficiency. Iron can be provided through different routes, with advantages and drawbacks of each route. It remains unclear whether the ...Open AccessArticle