P112 Impact of allele-specific anti-HLA class I antibodies on organ allocation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2017.06.172
Abstract: Aim Accurate classification of serologically-distinct antigens (Ag) is critical in organ allocation, and nowadays it is possible to define anti-HLA antibody specificity to the allelic level. We examined class I antibodies (Ab) for allelic specificities… read more here.
Keywords: class; hla; organ allocation; allele specific ... See more keywords
Impact of Italian Score for Organ Allocation System on Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation: A Monocentric Competing Risk Time-to-Event Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.02.073
Abstract: BACKGROUND Liver transplantation (LT) is the only definitive and curative treatment for patients with end-stage liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. We aimed to evaluate the impact of the Italian score for organ allocation (ISO) in… read more here.
Keywords: probability; waiting list; group; organ allocation ... See more keywords
I"IABP"ntentions and E"ECMO"xpectations of New Heart Transplant Donor Organ Allocation Policy.
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DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001285
Abstract: To the Editor: We appreciate Lebreton et al’s1 response to our editorial on heart transplant organ allocation policy and its “Unintended” consequences on transplant listing practices in general context of direct transplant from extracorporeal membrane… read more here.
Keywords: organ allocation; allocation policy; transplant; policy ... See more keywords
Ethical considerations in expanding the organ supply.
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DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000000645
Abstract: DOI:10.1097/MOT.0000000000000645 The remarkable progress in solid organ transplantation over the past half century has saved hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide, reversing heretofore fatal end-stage organ failure. However, from its inception, the limited supply of… read more here.
Keywords: organ transplantation; organ allocation; organ supply; expanding organ ... See more keywords
Kidney organ allocation: reducing discards
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DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000001049
Abstract: Purpose of review The donation and kidney transplant system in the United States is challenged with reducing the number of kidneys that are procured for transplant but ultimately discarded. That number can reach 20% of… read more here.
Keywords: kidney organ; organ allocation; kidney; number ... See more keywords
Current opinions in organ allocation
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DOI: 10.1111/ajt.15094
Abstract: Existing methods of academic publication provide limited opportunity to obtain stakeholder input on issues of broad interest. This article reports the results of an experiment to produce a collaborative, crowdsourced article examining a current controversial… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; article; current opinions; opinions organ ... See more keywords
International Pediatric Transplant Association (IPTA) position statement supporting prioritizing pediatric recipients for deceased donor organ allocation
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DOI: 10.1111/petr.14358
Abstract: A position statement of the International Pediatric Transplant Association endorsing prioritizing pediatric recipients for deceased donor organ allocation, examining the key ethical arguments that serve as the foundation for that position, and making specific policy… read more here.
Keywords: deceased donor; organ allocation; recipients deceased; donor organ ... See more keywords
Marginal organ allocation: old and new REALity
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DOI: 10.1111/tri.13020
Abstract: Since the first kidney transplantation in 1954 and introduction of systemic immunosuppression one decade later, kidney transplantation has been incredibly successful in reducing morbidity and mortality of patients suffering from end-stage kidney disease. Despite the… read more here.
Keywords: marginal organ; allocation old; organ allocation; old new ... See more keywords
Israeli Medical Experts’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preferences in Allocating Donor Organs for Transplantation
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116945
Abstract: Medical advancement has increased the confidence in successful organ transplants in end-stage patients. As the waitlist of organ demand is multiplying, the organ allocation process is becoming more crucial. In this situation, a transparent and… read more here.
Keywords: medical experts; donor status; organ allocation; hypothetical scenarios ... See more keywords
[Analysis of the organ allocation system for liver transplantation in Chile].
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DOI: 10.4067/s0034-98872020001101541
Abstract: BACKGROUND In Chile, organ allocation for liver transplantation (LT) in adults is prioritized according to the MELD-Na score. Exceptions such as Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) and other non-HCC exceptions receive a score called Operational MELD score.… read more here.
Keywords: organ allocation; liver transplantation; meld score; chile ... See more keywords