Ask the Experts - Recurrence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection?
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is listed as the leading indication for liver transplantation.
Category : Organ Transplants & Donation : Health & Medical
Use of HTK Solution for Abdominal Organ Preservation Associated With Reduced Graft Survival
Robert J. Stratta, MD, reviews 5 recent studies that look at the use of HTK.
Liver Transplantation for Hepatitis B Virus Infection
What pharmacologic regimen is most efficacious in preventing recurrence of hepatitis B virus infection after liver transplantation?
Air Pollution and Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction
Find out about the connection between surrogate measures of traffic-related air pollution at recipients' home addresses and the development of chronic lung allograft dysfunction.
Multi-organ Transplantation in the Setting of Scarcity
Multi-organ transplantation offers substantial benefits, including avoiding serial surgeries. However, multi-organ transplant candidates in the US commonly receive priority for their nonprimary organ over many who need that organ, which may undermine equity.
Robotic Transplant Nephrectomy for Failed Renal Allograft
Take a look at the first robotic trans-abdominal transplant nephrectomy in this case report of a 34-year-old male with Alport's syndrome.
Air Pollution and Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction
Find out about the connection between surrogate measures of traffic-related air pollution at recipients' home addresses and the development of chronic lung allograft dysfunction.
Antigens Ease Kidney Transplant for Sensitized Patients
Multi-center kidney paired donation is an exciting new transplant option that hasn't yet approached its full potential.
CVD: A Major Complication of Pediatric Renal Transplantation
CVD is a significant complication in pediatric renal transplant recipients. Dr. Ron Shapiro discusses disturbing results of a study in which mortality among these patients was exceedingly high.
Targeting B Cells and Antibody in Transplantation
Evidence is examined regarding the role B cells play a role in acute cellular rejection and more.
Alemtuzumab and Tacrolimus Monotherapy
This is the first multicenter, prospective, randomized trial to compare alemtuzumab induction plus tacrolimus monotherapy with conventional therapy in low-risk kidney transplant recipients.
Social Media and Organ Donor Registration
Social media friends may be helpful when it comes to getting more registered organ donors.
Open Letter to the FDA: New Drug Trials Must Be Relevant
The insistence of the FDA that only narrowly defined regimens are allowed in the control group in prospective randomized trials for drug registration has led to many undesirable consequences.
Great American Smokeout
Question: What do fiberglass, urine, industrial solvent, mothballs, embalming fluid, and swamp gas have in common? Answer: All contain substances found in cigarettes.
Ask the Experts - Monocyte Cross-matching Prior to Kidney...
What is the importance of monocyte cross-matching in kidney transplantation in terms of hyperacute rejection and long-term graft survival?
Thrombosis After Pancreas Transplantation
Because of the high risk of posttransplant pancreatic allograft thrombosis, are there guidelines for anticoagulation in pancreas transplant recipients?
Ask the Experts - CMV in Living-Donor Kidney Candidate?
The initial cytomegalovirus (CMV) serology for a living-donor kidney allograft candidate was negative. Six months later, he became CMV immunoglobulin M (IgM) positive. Although he never developed symptoms of CMV disease, his IgM serology has remained persistently positive for the last 2 years. His d
Liver Transplantation for Recurrent HCC After Liver Resection
Is liver transplantation a safe and effective strategy for managing recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma after liver resection for cirrhosis?
US Health Care Reform and Transplantation. Part I
The Health Care Reform legislation passed by Congress in 2010 will have major impact on transplant centers, patients and health care professionals.
Effect of HCV, HIV and Coinfection in Kidney Transplant
Reports of kidney transplantation in recipients with hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus or coinfection often don't provide adequate adjustment for donor risk factors.