Transplantation

Patients with higher diversity also had lower rates of acute graft-versus-host disease

Researchers used theoretical modeling based on real proposed legislation

All donors did well after nephrectomies, and all recipients continue to have functioning kidneys

OS rates could be over 80% depending on clinical predictive factors

But this case is unique, researchers say

Patient representative has "zero confidence" in change if UNOS remains involved

Randomized trial compared two inhaled pulmonary vasodilators

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Infusion made from deceased donor pancreatic islet cells

Pilot trial demonstrates that FMT can boost gut health, prevent serious infections

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Findings could pave the way for considering common complication in stewardship programs

6-month results reported for perfusion-tested hearts outside of normal brain-death donation route

Letermovir proved noninferior to standard of care in clinical trial