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Impact of Ramadan fasting on renal allograft function
B Einollahi1, M Lessan-Pezeshki, N Simforoosh
1Kidney Transplant Department, Baqiyatallah Hospital, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. einollahib@yahoo.com.comeinollahi@bmsu.ac.ir
Transplantation Proceedings
|October 11, 2005
Summary
Ramadan fasting is safe for kidney transplant recipients with normal renal function. This study found no significant adverse effects on allograft function during the fasting period.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplantation
- Religious Studies
Background:
- Fasting during Ramadan is a religious observance for adult Muslims.
- Observance involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset.
- The impact of Ramadan fasting on kidney transplant recipients requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effect of Ramadan fasting on kidney allograft function.
- To assess the safety of Ramadan fasting in kidney transplant recipients.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study comparing 19 fasting kidney transplant recipients with 20 non-fasting controls.
- Serum creatinine levels were monitored before, during, and after Ramadan.
- Statistical analysis was performed to compare outcomes between groups.
Main Results:
- No significant changes in serum creatinine were observed in the fasting group (1.07 vs. 1.08 mg/dL, P > .05).
- No significant changes were observed in the control group (1.00 vs. 1.03 mg/dL, P > .05).
- The study found no adverse effects on renal function in recipients with stable kidney transplants.
Conclusions:
- Ramadan fasting appears to be safe for kidney transplant recipients with stable renal function.
- Fasting during Ramadan does not significantly harm allograft function in this population.
- Further research may explore long-term effects or specific subgroups.
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