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Investors back eGenesis in pursuing pig-to-human transplant study
A biotechnology company developing compatible organs for transplantation to humans, eGenesis, secured financial backing that could eventually lead to a human trial of its bioengineered pig kidney, according to a company press release.
Transplant society asks CMS to delay launch of new payment model
The American Society of Transplantation has asked CMS to delay up to a year the launch of a 6-year demonstration aimed at increasing kidney transplants and improvements in graft survival.
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Decision factors for pediatric kidney replacement therapies may differ from guidelines
Level of kidney function, rate of decline and type of renal disease are key factors influencing the decision to initiate kidney replacement therapy, whether dialysis or transplantation, for pediatric patients, according to study data.
Kidney donation seen as ‘safe and getting safer’
The number of U.S. adults who died within 90 days of donating a kidney was less than one per 10,000 donors in the past decade, a significant drop from about three deaths per 10,000 donors from 1993 to 2012, according to study data.
CMS ends plans to limit use of test for evaluating transplant graft health
After protests from transplant patient advocacy groups and legislators for more than a year, CMS has agreed to drop a proposal that would have limited access to a noninvasive test used to determine the health of a transplanted organ.
Experts suggest COVID-19 prevention drug for immunocompromised patients
In new guidance, the Infectious Diseases Society of America suggested that immunocompromised patients take the monoclonal antibody pemivibart as pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent severe COVID-19.
Legislators introduce bill to offer tax benefits to non-directed kidney donors
Legislators have introduced a bill that would provide up to $50,000 in tax benefits over 5 years to an individual who donates a non-directed kidney.
Perception of kidney transplantation may be influenced by past experience, varies by sex
Patients’ perception of kidney transplantation may be influenced by past experience and background with chronic kidney disease, according to a published study.
Patients with diabetes at time of kidney allograft loss may have lower survival
Patients who have diabetes at the time of kidney allograft loss may have a lower chance of survival compared without, according to .
Transplants for school-aged children increase during summer vs. non-summer break weeks
Kidney transplants in school-aged children increased during the summer break compared with non-summer break weeks, according to published data.
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