| CKD | chronic kidney disease |
| CKD-MBD | chronic kidney disease associated mineral bone disorder |
| CNI | calcineurin inhibitor |
| cPRA | calculated panel reactive antibody |
| DSA | donor specific antibody |
| ESA | erythropoiesis stimulating agents |
| GFR | glomerular filtration rate |
| GIS | graft intolerance syndrome |
| HD | hemodialysis |
| IS | immunosuppression |
| KDIGO | kidney disease improving global outcomes |
| KT | kidney transplant |
| KRAFT | the kidney recipient with allograft failure transition of care |
| PD | peritoneal dialysis |
| PRA | panel reactive antibody |
| RCT | randomized clinical trial |