Introduction Kidney transplantation (KT) remains the most common solid organ transplant, with over 25,000 procedures performed annually. Despite the increasing number of transplants, long-term graft survival has stagnated due to…

Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) in kidney transplant recipients (KTR) significantly increases the risk of mortality, infections, and long-term graft loss. Early identification and prevention strategies, especially for patients on the…

Introduction Kidney transplantation is the best treatment for kidney failure, offering better survival and quality of life than dialysis. However, donor organ availability remains a challenge. In deceased donor transplantation,…

Introduction Patients with kidney transplants face significant health challenges due to a high burden of pre-existing conditions and the use of immunosuppressive medications. These factors increase their risk for complications…

Introduction Despite significant advances in the field of transplantation in the past two decades, current clinically available therapeutic options for immunomodulation remain fairly limited. The advent of calcineurin inhibitor–based immunosuppression…

Introduction (Article introduction authored by Conquest Editorial Team) Drugs offer therapeutic benefits but can also cause adverse drug reactions (ADRs), ranging from mild to severe, including disability and death. Clinical…

Introduction (Article introduction authored by Conquest Editorial Team) Cognitive impairment is common in kidney failure patients, impacting their eligibility for kidney transplant (KT), quality of life, and survival. While cognitive…

Introduction (Article introduction authored by Conquest Editorial Team) Advancements in immunosuppression have significantly improved outcomes for kidney transplant recipients (KTR), particularly in graft survival. The introduction of cyclosporine and anti-thymocyte…

Introduction (Article introduction authored by Conquest Editorial Team) In kidney transplantation, day-zero biopsies are used to assess organ quality and discriminate between donor-inherited lesions and those acquired post-transplantation. However, many…

Introduction (Article introduction authored by Conquest Editorial Team) The kidney is crucial for filtering waste from the body, with renal transplantation being the primary treatment for end-stage renal failure. Graft…