Transplantation News

Kidney transplant recipients do not contract COVID-19 from accepting a kidney donation from a COVID-19-positive deceased donor, according to data published in the Journal of Urology.

Although COVID-19 vaccines lower the risk of infection among kidney transplant recipients, breakthrough infections can occur, and researchers recommend patients continue to receive boosters when available.

A strong positive correlation between cell free-DNA levels and COVID-19 severity exists among kidney transplant patients, according to data published in Transplant Proceedings.

CMS has released a proposed rule setting eligibility requirements for a new law offering immunosuppressive drug coverage for more patients with a kidney transplant.

In the early phase following a kidney transplantation, inflammation is associated with increased long-term all-cause mortality, according to data published in the American Journal of Transplantation.

Adolescent and young adult organ transplant recipients require supportive clinical care when transitioning to adult health care, according to data published in Pediatric Transplantation.

Kidney transplant patients infected with COVID-19, including the omicron variant, benefit from neutralizing monoclonal antibody therapy, according to data published in Kidney Medicine.

Living kidney donor surgery is safe and low risk for most patients, according to a 20-year study conducted by the Mayo Clinic.

UC Davis Health launched the Pluralist Program, an initiative designed to increase organ donations among underrepresented groups, at a streamed event in April.

Ability to travel increases a kidney transplant candidate’s access to kidney transplantation and improves the patient’s long-term survival, according to data published in the American Journal of Transplantation.