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Investors back eGenesis in pursuing pig-to-human transplant study

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.

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September 17, 2024
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Transplant society asks CMS to delay launch of new payment model

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

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. 

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August 30, 2024
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Kidney donation seen as ‘safe and getting safer’

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.

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August 27, 2024
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CMS ends plans to limit use of test for evaluating transplant graft health

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.

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August 21, 2024
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Experts suggest COVID-19 prevention drug for immunocompromised patients

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.

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August 15, 2024
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Legislators introduce bill to offer tax benefits to non-directed kidney donors

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.

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August 15, 2024
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Perception of kidney transplantation may be influenced by past experience, varies by sex

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.

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August 02, 2024
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Patients with diabetes at time of kidney allograft loss may have lower survival

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 .

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July 29, 2024
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Transplants for school-aged children increase during summer vs. non-summer break weeks

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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