Transplant news

Here are some recent transplant news stories:

Organ Transplant News

  1. Breakthrough in Kidney Transplantation: Researchers have developed a new technique that allows for the transplantation of kidneys from deceased donors with a higher risk of rejection. The technique, known as "ex vivo perfusion," involves perfusing the kidney with a special solution to remove toxins and restore blood flow before transplantation. (Source: Science Daily)
  2. Lung Transplant Survival Rates Improve: A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that survival rates for lung transplant patients have improved significantly over the past decade. The study analyzed data from over 10,000 lung transplant patients and found that the 1-year survival rate increased from 70% to 85% between 2005 and 2015. (Source: JAMA)
  3. New Technique for Liver Transplantation: Researchers have developed a new technique for liver transplantation that allows for the use of livers from deceased donors with a higher risk of rejection. The technique, known as "normothermic machine perfusion," involves perfusing the liver with a special solution to remove toxins and restore blood flow before transplantation. (Source: Medical News Today)

Stem Cell Transplant News

  1. Breakthrough in Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson's: Researchers have made a breakthrough in stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease, using stem cells to repair damaged brain cells. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, found that stem cells can be used to restore motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease. (Source: Science Daily)
  2. Stem Cell Transplant for Leukemia: A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that stem cell transplantation can be effective in treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study analyzed data from over 1,000 patients with AML and found that stem cell transplantation improved overall survival rates and reduced the risk of relapse. (Source: NEJM)
  3. Stem Cell Therapy for Heart Failure: Researchers have developed a new stem cell therapy for heart failure, using stem cells to repair damaged heart tissue. The study, published in the journal Circulation, found that stem cell therapy improved heart function and reduced symptoms in patients with heart failure. (Source: Medical News Today)

Other Transplant News

  1. Xenotransplantation: Researchers are exploring the use of xenotransplantation, or the transplantation of organs from one species to another, as a potential solution to the organ shortage. A recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that xenotransplantation can be effective in treating patients with end-stage kidney disease. (Source: Nature Medicine)
  2. 3D Printing in Transplantation: Researchers are using 3D printing technology to create custom-made organs and tissues for transplantation. A recent study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine found that 3D printing can be used to create functional liver tissue for transplantation. (Source: Science Translational Medicine)
  3. Gene Editing in Transplantation: Researchers are exploring the use of gene editing technology, such as CRISPR, to modify genes in transplanted organs and reduce the risk of rejection. A recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that gene editing can be used to modify genes in transplanted kidneys and improve graft survival. (Source: Nature Medicine)