Why comprehensive metrics matter in patient outcome studies
A closer look at patient outcomes studies and current organ allocation policies for liver, heart and lung transplants.
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Transplant
What really counts: understanding who becomes a living kidney donor
The bioethical debate surrounding live kidney donation involves personal autonomy and the inherent risks to the donor’s health. Advocates maintain that capable individuals should have
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Organ donation: saving lives and giving hope
Dr. Kevin Huang discusses the gap between people in need of organ donations and organs available for transplant.
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Determined patient alive and grateful thanks to Baylor doctors
Rebecca Haskin’s determination to persevere and the expertise of her team of Baylor doctors led to positive outcomes.
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Baylor surgeons perform first multi-organ transplant involving heart at Houston VA
Air Force veteran Walter Pinkney received a simultaneous heart and kidney transplant during a first-of-its-kind surgery.
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Equity in organ transplantation: Are we there yet?
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) released its latest policy updates on July 13, 2023, that aimed to improve equity in liver allocation. This update improved
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Is it fair to be on multiple waitlists for an organ 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
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Evaluating new efforts to revamp kidney care
Chronic kidney disease affects more than 30 million adults in the United States. Each year, 100,000 patients transition to the most advanced stage of kidney
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VIDEO: New therapy provides protection after bone marrow transplant
After a bone marrow transplant the body becomes vulnerable to infection due to a compromised immune system. Now, a new study has identified a way
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