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Theses and Dissertations
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Influence of diet on cardiometabolic dysregulation and sarcopenia in children after liver transplantation
DownloadFall 2021
Background: Cardio-metabolic dysregulation (CMD) and sarcopenia have been shown to influence important co-morbid conditions in children after liver transplantation (LTx). In adults with liver disease, suboptimal intake of some nutrients (protein, vitamin D) and high takes of added sugars and...
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Fall 2019
Waitlist mortality resulting from a shortage of transplantable liver grafts has led to increased use of donation after circulatory death (DCD) grafts. However these marginal grafts are associated with higher complication rates. Normothermic ex-situ perfusion of DCD livers has shown encouraging...
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Let’s get physical: Aerobic capacity, muscle strength, and muscle endurance in pediatric transplant recipients
DownloadFall 2018
Pediatric heart and kidney transplant recipients appear to have lower physical fitness than healthy children. This study sought to quantify the fitness level of transplant recipients and investigate clinical and lifestyle factors that may affect physical fitness. First, a systematic review and...