Retrospective analysis on incidence and risk factors of post-transplant diabetes mellitus after lung transplantation and its association with clinical outcomes

CONCLUSION: Advanced age, elevated HbA1c levels, KCNJ11 gene polymorphism, and early exposure to tacrolimus are all significant risk factors for PTDM following LTx. The clinical implications of these factors warrant attention.PMID:38342328 | DOI:10.1016/j.trim.2024.102008

Source: Transplant Immunology - February 11, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Wenwen Du Xiaoxing Wang Dan Zhang Xianbo Zuo Source Type: research