Focal Interest
Focal Interest

United Network for Organ Sharing

  1. Donor ventilation time was not linked to 1-year lung function
    Evidence suggests prolonged donor mechanical ventilation does not impair recipient lung function after transplant, challenging traditional donor selection practices in lung transplantation.
  2. Donor acceptance patterns in pancreas transplant changed over time
    Population cohort study reveals declining DCD pancreas utilization despite good outcomes, while Hepatitis C and IVDU donors gain acceptance in transplantation practice.