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September 30, 2024
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Competing-risk model provides more accurate estimate of transplant waiting time

A simple median waiting time that did not account for censoring, death and other competing events underestimated time to organ transplantation by up to 61% compared with a competing-risk model, according to a study conducted in Switzerland.

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September 26, 2024
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Cognitive function before kidney transplant does not affect clinical outcomes

Adults with lower cognitive scores before kidney transplantation had similar kidney function, hospital length of stay and readmission and death rates as those with higher pre-transplant scores, according to study data.

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September 20, 2024
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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.

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September 17, 2024
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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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September 13, 2024
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Senate bill would require health plans to continue dialysis coverage for 30 months

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would require private health plans to continue to pay for dialysis for beneficiaries with end-stage kidney disease while they coordinate a transition to Medicare coverage.

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September 09, 2024
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National Kidney Foundation launches patient-tailored learning tool for people with CKD

The National Kidney Foundation launched a new interactive portal that lets patients with chronic kidney disease learn more about their condition, according to a press release.

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September 09, 2024
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Real-world data confirm benefits of ravulizumab for atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome

Adults and children with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome who switched from eculizumab to ravulizumab had stable renal function and hematologic values with similar safety seen in clinical trials, according to data from a registry study.

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August 15, 2024
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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 09, 2024
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Phase 3 results for pegcetacoplan show reduced proteinuria, stabilized eGFR vs. placebo

Sobi and Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced results from the phase 3 Valiant study showing the drug pegcetacoplan reduced proteinuria and stabilized eGFR compared to placebo in patients with glomerulopathy or glomerulonephritis.

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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 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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