Kidney Transplantation

French study assesses red blood cell transfusions and kidney transplant outcomes

Moral considerations must inform clear policy

"Life-sustaining kidney function" was seen with gene-edited pig kidneys

All donors did well after nephrectomies, and all recipients continue to have functioning kidneys

Patient representative has "zero confidence" in change if UNOS remains involved

Letermovir proved noninferior to standard of care in clinical trial

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Race-neutral calculations for kidney function, leveling the playing field on waiting lists

Genetic testing identified PAX2 gene variant

Helped diabetics cut down on daily insulin dose, body weight

UL97- and UL54-resistant CMV retinitis treated with multivirus-specific T-cell therapy

A recent announcement from HHS has the power to transform our deeply flawed system

Upholding the system will save lives

Steps include making contracting more competitive and publishing donation data