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Is it fair to be on multiple waitlists for an organ transplant?

March 10, 2023March 13, 2023 ethics, Multiple listing, Organ, Organ Transplant, policy, Transplant

Transplantation is a crucial treatment option for various end-organ diseases, and in the U.S., the demand for organ transplants outpaces the supply. One hotly debated

The Stitch

Organ and tissue transplantation: What you should know

November 4, 2021 Bertie Taylor, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Organ Transplant, Surgery

Dr. Aladdein Mattar discusses the role of the transplant surgeon, challenges in the field and advances that are improving patient outcomes.

The Stitch

What is imminent death donation?

December 3, 2020 Debbie Sugarbaker, Healthcare, Imminent death donation, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Organ Donation, Organ Transplant, Surgery

Dr. N. Thao Galván shares her thoughts on imminent death donation and its potential benefits.

Policywise

Organ donation: Opt-out or opt-in?

July 7, 2017July 6, 2017 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, clinical ethics, Critical Organs, Dr. Peter Koch, ethics, Organ Donation, Organ Transplant

Many people need critical organs like hearts and lungs, yet a worldwide shortage of available organs leaves many to die while awaiting a transplant. The

Momentum

In Case You Missed It: School spirit, organ transplants, staying safe in the summer

June 22, 2013June 13, 2018 Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan, Community, Dr. John Goss, Hurricane Season, Jordan Magaziner, Organ Transplant, West Nile Virus

Summer has officially arrived, and so has the weekend! As always, we’ve gathered news and announcements that you may have missed from this past week.