Lipid abnormalities in pediatric kidney transplant recipients on steroid withdrawal maintenance immunosuppression
ConclusionsLipid abnormalities are highly prevalent in pKTR, but therapeutic intervention is infrequent. Calcineurin inhibition without corticosteroids may not be protective; however, higher eGFR is associated with a lower prevalence of lipid abnormalities.Graphical abstractA higher resolution version of the Graphical abstract is available asSupplementary information
Source: Pediatric Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
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