Obesity is one of the epidemics of our era. Its prevalence is higher than 30% in the US and it
is estimated to increase by 50% in 2030. Obesity is associated with a higher risk of all-cause …

Results We identified 35 eligible primary studies, with 20 risk factors amenable to meta-
analysis. Six factors were associated with graft loss, with moderate to high degree of …

Introduction Kidney transplantation is the best therapeutical option for CKD patients. Graft
loss risk factors are usually estimated with the cox method. Competing risk analysis could be …

Background Outcomes of kidney transplant recipients with increased body mass index (BMI)
remain controversial. We studied the relationship between BMI and clinically relevant …

Background: There is a growing number of overweight and obese patients receiving kidney
transplants, despite elevated body mass index (BMI) being associated with postoperative …

The prevalence of obesity among patients with chronic kidney disease continues to increase
as a reflection of the trend observed in the general population. Factors affecting the access …

Purpose The relationship between the body mass index (BMI) of kidney transplant recipients
and outcomes after kidney transplantation (KT) is not fully understood and remains …

Background Obesity promotes a state of low-grade inflammation that exacerbates chronic
inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and inflammatory bowel disease. In transplantation …

Leptin, an adipose-secreted hormone, links metabolism and immunity. Our aim was to
determine whether leptin affects the alloimmune response. We used an allogeneic skin …

Purpose The purpose of this Clinical Practice Guideline is to provide guidance on evaluation
of the kidney donor and transplant recipient as well as on the management of the recipient in …