This 6-part video series describes the kidney transplant process. Health care providers will share their knowledge, and people living with kidney disease will share their experiences. It is our hope that these videos will help you learn what you can do to have a successful transplant.
Dr. Belga is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She received her medical degree from the University of Lisbon. She completed her training in Infectious Disease at the University of Alberta followed by a one-year fellowship in Transplant Infectious Disease at…
The American Journal of Transplantation, the premier international journal for transplantation research, is proud to reach out to patients with highlights of peer-reviewed articles specifically curated for transplant patients and caregivers via…
Summary of factors that might make someone immune-compromised and options available for the immune-compromised community.
With this new project, the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) aims to demonstrate the role and value of health research in new and accessible ways. This resource describes on biomedical, clinical, health services, and social, cultural, environmental, and population health research.
The Kidney Foundation's Kidney Wellness Hub was developed to support the health and well-being of kidney patients and their support networks. It was designed to meet kidney families wherever they are on their kidney journey, and it’s an online site that members of the kidney community say serves a …
BC Renal now has a web page focused on addressing the needs of approximately 6,000 British Columbians living with glomerulonephritis (GN). Many of these individuals would typically look to information based in the United States and elsewhere, which isn’t always relevant, so a BC resource better add…
The Kidney Foundation has created a unique and FREE online platform to help support the physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing of kidney patients and caregivers. Wherever you are on your kidney journey — newly diagnosed with kidney disease, living with reduced kidney function, on dialysis…
Disclaimer
The field is rapidly evolving, and as such, some of the guidance might change over time. Any clinical decisions should be made in consideration of the latest available information.
Endorsement
These guidelines were written by the Canadian Society of Transplantation’s Transplant Infectious…
Built by patients for patients, www.transplantlyfe.com is Lyfebulb's peer-to-peer connectivity platform for transplant recipients, donors and care partners that enables users to connect on a personal level under the shared topic of transplantation. Interested people are able to share experiences, e…
Dr. Tamara L. McCarron, Karen Moffat, Heather Martens, Nancy Verdin Learning objectives:
1. Discuss the role of patient in health research
2. Consider ways to implement meaningful patient engagement to reduce inequities 3.
Explore engagement challenges in health research from the patient perspec…
Learning Objectives:
* Recognize current limitations in exercise capacity and physical activity for pediatric transplant recipients
* Review potential impacts of cardiac rehabilitation in pediatric transplant recipients
* Review current work aiming to evaluate exercise interventions in pediatric…
Anyone who takes life-saving medications should have a care plan. A care plan is a way to share important medical and medication information, as well as steps to take in an emergency. It can be valuable to the individual, their support team, and new health care providers.
SafeMedicationUse.ca has …
