Kidney Transplantation for the Primary Care Physician

Explore kidney transplantation from a primary care physician's perspective in this comprehensive grand rounds lecture. Delve into transplant immunosuppression, common side effects, and drug interactions. Learn about managing post-transplant complications such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, anemia, and gout. Understand the importance of infection prevention, vaccinations, and cancer screening in transplant patients. Examine kidney function monitoring and gain insights into the transplant process through case studies. Discover the impact of organ donation and the Gift of Life program.