Tag ERIC P. COHEN

Cancer in renal transplant patients

Introduction Renal transplantation remains the treatment of choice for eligible candidates with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), because it offers improved quality and increased quantity of life to these patients. In the early days of renal transplantation, the lack of potent…

Radiation nephropathy

Definition Radiation nephropathy is the kidney parenchymal injury and loss of function caused by radiation exposure to the kidneys. Its typical form is caused by external beam ionizing radiation, by x-rays or gamma-rays. It may also be caused by radioisotope…