Tag: Organ Donation and Transplantation
Donor ventilation time was not linked to 1-year lung function
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in MedicineEvidence suggests prolonged donor mechanical ventilation does not impair recipient lung function after transplant, challenging traditional donor selection practices in lung transplantation.
Pediatric transplantation in China increased under new allocation rules
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in MedicineReview of pediatric organ transplantation trends in China from 2015-2024, examining volumes, outcomes, regulatory frameworks, and challenges under reformed donation systems.
Donor TNFα linked to worse kidney graft outcomes
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in MedicineHigh circulating tumor necrosis factor α in deceased organ donors associates with inferior kidney graft function and survival after transplantation through TNFR1-mediated injury mechanisms.
Ethical tensions surround CPR in brain-dead pediatric organ donors
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in MedicineEthics analysis of organ-preserving CPR in pediatric brain-dead patients, examining tensions between organ viability, bodily dignity, and institutional coordination.
Standardizing donation after circulatory death organ recovery
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in MedicineViewpoint on standardizing organ procurement practices, particularly normothermic regional perfusion, for donation after circulatory death transplantation.
Donor acceptance patterns in pancreas transplant changed over time
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in MedicinePopulation cohort study reveals declining DCD pancreas utilization despite good outcomes, while Hepatitis C and IVDU donors gain acceptance in transplantation practice.
Donor age affects younger liver transplant recipients more
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in SurgeryDonor age disproportionately impacts younger liver transplant recipients while older recipients tolerate older grafts well. Study provides age-based thresholds for optimized donor-recipient matching.
Familist incentives may promote deceased organ donation in Islamic regions
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in MedicineEssay examining familist incentive adoption for deceased organ donation in Islamic regions, analyzing alignment with classical Islamic moral frameworks and practical implementation strategies.
Psychological interventions may improve transplant-related well-being
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in MedicineSystematic review commentary on psychological interventions in organ transplantation, examining placebo and nocebo effects as overlooked explanatory mechanisms for clinical outcomes.
MuST AKT was feasible and acceptable in a pilot trial
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in MedicineMuST AKT pilot trial tests structured intervention to increase living donor kidney transplants through multidisciplinary support and social network engagement.
