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FDA Approves Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Therapy for Refractory Acute GVHD in Kids

— Response rate of 70% at day 28 with remestemcel-L

FDA APPROVED remestemcel-L (Ryoncil) over a photo of a bag of stem cells in a purple rubber-gloved hand.

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Woman Dialysis-Free After Receiving Gene-Edited Pig Kidney

Clinical trials of xenotransplantation expected to kick off next year

Dec 17, 2024
Opinion
How 'General Hospital' Missed a Chance to Promote Living Organ Donation

A recent storyline offered a negative spin

Dec 16, 2024
Benefits of Transplant for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Add Up a Decade Later

Better disease outcomes, measures of cognition, and quality-of-life vs standard care, study finds

Dec 10, 2024
Serious Outcomes of Steatotic Liver Disease Hit Men and Women Differently

Liver cancer risk higher among men, while cirrhosis more common in women

Dec 04, 2024
Benefits of Transplant for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Add Up a Decade Later

Better disease outcomes, measures of cognition, and quality-of-life vs standard care, study finds

Serious Outcomes of Steatotic Liver Disease Hit Men and Women Differently

Liver cancer risk higher among men, while cirrhosis more common in women

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Stem Cell Selection Unneeded for SSc Transplant Therapy?

Small trial suggests a simpler path to defeat systemic sclerosis

Dec 03, 2024
A photo of a healthcare professional opening a bag of hematopoietic cells.
New Rule Allows HIV-Positive Organ Transplants

Previously, such transplants could be done only as part of research studies

Nov 26, 2024
Surgical instruments and supplies lay on a table during a kidney transplant surgery.
Ex-Eye Bank Workers Say Pressure, Lax Oversight Led to Errors

Tissue donation guided by different rules than organ donation, with less transparency, some say

Nov 24, 2024
 A photo of a donor eye.
New MELD Model Improves Access to Liver Transplant for Women

A greater proportion of women on the waitlist and undergoing transplant since adoption

Nov 19, 2024
AASLD over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Downstaging Liver Tumors Prior to Transplant

78% of patients in prospective study had tumor downstaging with immune checkpoint inhibitors

Nov 19, 2024
AASLD over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
Alarming Surge in Alcohol-Related Liver Transplants in Younger Adults

Targeted preventive strategies needed, especially for younger women, researchers say

Nov 14, 2024
A photo of surgeons performing a liver transplant.
Health Worker Gets 2 Years for Accessing Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Medical Records

Transplant coordinator was convicted earlier this year

Nov 07, 2024
A photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
People Opting Out of Organ Donation After Donor Mistakenly Declared Dead

The alleged incident even affected donations in France

Oct 29, 2024
A photo of the organ donor field on the back of a driver license.
ľֱ Transplant Trouble Spelled Out for Newer Rejection Episode Categories

Study details an intermediate prognosis with newer microvascular inflammation phenotypes

Oct 25, 2024
ASN over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
Rainfall and Mortality; Identifying Risk for Preeclampsia

Also in TTHealthWatch: HIV-positive kidney donors

Oct 19, 2024
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
Organ Donor Comes Back to Life; New Flu Shot Is Different; Doc Sued for Trans Care

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Oct 18, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Air Pollution Risky After Lung Transplant

Living in polluted zip codes was linked to worse outcomes after transplant

Oct 17, 2024
 A photo of smog obscuring the Los Angeles skyline.
People With HIV Can Safely Receive Kidneys From Donors With HIV

U.S. study findings should help squash "remaining doubts" about safety, researcher says

Oct 16, 2024
A photo of a kidney laying in a dish in the operating room prior to transplantation.
CHEST Roundup: Diabetes in RA Patients Ups Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease

Plus: nalbuphine for IPF cough and AI for reducing lung allograft discards

Oct 14, 2024
CHEST over a photo of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.
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