Rising Demand, Aging Population
As the prevalence of prediabetes and metabolic syndrome continues to rise, the demand for kidney transplantation is expected to increase. Serum creatinine is a poor indicator of kidney function, leading to underestimation of the problem. The success of kidney transplants has prompted consideration of older individuals as potential recipients, further contributing to the demand.In this clip
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#155 - Chris Sonnenday, M.D.: The history, challenges, and gift of organ transplantation
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