Healio looks back at its top kidney transplant-related news of 2023
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Healio has compiled a list of the most-read transplant care news it has reported on in 2023.
The effect of chimerism in living-related kidney donors was top of mind for readers. They were also interested in articles about improvements in transplant education and its relation to the rate of organ transplants, social demographics and the impact of insurance on living donor transplants.
Study: Chimerism seen as successful in living-related kidney donors
Results from a phase 3 clinical trial show that an investigational cellular product can successfully induce tolerance in recipients of human leukocyte antigens-matched living kidney donors. Read more.
Improvements in transplant education did not increase organ transplants
Patients in chronic kidney disease clinics did not show a greater interest in kidney transplantation after receiving education from kidney care professionals. Read more.
Study: Social demographics, insurance influence interest in living donor transplants
Patients on dialysis covered by either Medicare or Medicaid were less likely to be interested in living-related donation. Read more.
Race-free eGFR for transplantation offers a more accurate measurement for recipients
A new race-free eGFR equation designed specifically for evaluating organ recipients post-transplant offers a more accurate measurement, a researcher said at the American Transplant Congress. Read more.
Senate introduces bill to revamp organ procurement process
Recently introduced legislation would allow federal officials to move forward with organ procurement system reforms. Read more.
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