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Organ Transplant

Scandals and Myths Threaten Trust in Organ Donation

High‑profile scandals and viral myths threaten organ donation trust, from alleged drug‑induced brain death to a Kentucky case prompting calls for stricter oversight.

Sep 10, 20262 min read
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Organ Transplant

Expanded Viral Screening Could Cut Post‑Transplant Complications, New Data Suggest

Recent studies reveal that occult hepatitis B, HTLV, and CMV reactivations are common under immunosuppression. Expanded viral testing of donors and recipients could catch infections early, lowering graft failure and serious post‑transplant complications.

Aug 29, 20263 min read
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Organ Transplant

Recovery Tales and the Meeting Question: How Transplant Stories Shape the Donor‑Recipient Debate

First‑hand accounts of double‑lung transplant survivors reveal life‑changing recoveries, while a growing debate asks whether donors and recipients should meet, influencing public opinion and policy.

Aug 27, 20262 min read
Organ Transplant

Record‑Setting Donations, Yet Half of Kidney Candidates Never Reach Evaluation

The United States hit a historic high in organ donors in 2022, yet almost half of patients referred for kidney transplantation never begin the lengthy evaluation needed to join the waiting list, exposing persistent paperwork, insurance, and capacity challenges.

Aug 25, 20262 min read
Organ Transplant

Closing the Gap: Why Half of Kidney Transplant Candidates Never Begin Evaluation

Nearly half of US kidney transplant referrals never begin evaluation. Learn the barriers and how California's education push aims to close the gap.

Aug 18, 20266 min read
Organ Transplant

Lives on the Line: The Urgent Need for Organ Donation Awareness

Learn about the importance of organ donation and how it can save lives

Jul 13, 20265 min read
Organ Transplant

Saving Lives Through Education: The Urgent Need for Organ Donation Awareness

Raise awareness about organ donation to save thousands of lives

Jul 5, 20265 min read
Organ Transplant

Organ Donation Awareness on the Rise: Educating the Next Generation

Educating the next generation about organ donation to address the shortage of available organs

Jul 4, 20265 min read
Organ Transplant

Thousands of Lives on Hold: The Urgent Need for Organ Donation Awareness

Thousands wait for transplants, but donor numbers are low, highlighting the need for awareness

Jul 2, 20265 min read
Organ Transplant

Organ Donation Rates Continue to Rise, Saving Thousands of Lives

Organ donation rates have increased significantly, saving thousands of lives with 42,048 organs transplanted in 2024

Jun 12, 20265 min read
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Organ Donation Laws Stall Amidst Growing Demand for Transplants

Families wait for new organ donation laws as demand for transplants grows

Jun 5, 20265 min read
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Breaking Down the Barriers: Successful Management of Rare Triple Infection in HIV/AIDS Patient

Successful treatment of a rare triple infection in an HIV/AIDS patient

Jun 4, 20265 min read