Transplantation

OPTIMIZE data indicate that low-dose tacrolimus is a viable alternative to standard dose

Immigration officials detained the doctor in March

Use was also linked to a higher likelihood of being waitlisted for kidney transplant

A look at the former VP's health history

Study's initial transplant was performed successfully

Case highlights what researchers have learned about xenotransplantation

Findings may expand cornea donor pool

What does the future of advanced heart failure cardiology look like?

HHS cites unsafe practices at University of Miami's organ procurement organization

Organ donation criticized over patient alertness before organ harvesting

"I really wanted to contribute to the science of it," patient said

Patients showed appropriate valve growth, but long-term immunosuppression data is needed

Approach is based on genetically engineering allogeneic donor islet cells to avoid rejection

Investigation finds "disturbing practices" in one organ procurement organization

Also in TTHealthWatch: reanimating hearts for transplant

REUP protocol restarts the donor heart ex vivo

Three-fourths of patients off immunosuppression at 2 years with donor-derived cellular therapy

OS at 1 year of 80% after procedures involving mismatched unrelated donors

Patients had similar declines in eGFR when taking olive oil placebo

But standard donor criteria transplantation associated with universal survival benefit

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No significant improvement in transplant-free or overall survival at 1 year

Small study points to concerns for rejection

Reform should focus on streamlining responsibilities, tech upgrades, and transparency

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Barriers included type of kidney disease, race, insurance, income, and transportation

Patient is back on dialysis

Renal function also was mediated by hypertension status

Temperatures over 86 degrees linked to faster eGFR decline, major adverse kidney events

Man receives first known transplant of sperm-producing stem cells

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Rasha Alawieh, MD, had been approved for an H-1B work visa

Approach improved likelihood of Black patients receiving kidney transplants

Now, the future of their public health missions is in question