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Medicaid expansion may be linked to better kidney, liver transplant access in children

PHILADELPHIA — Expansion of Medicaid via the Affordable Care Act may be tied to less likelihood of transplant waitlist removal due to illness or death, a speaker here said. The insurance program could also increase pediatric kidney waitlist additions.

Candidates for kidney transplant face age, racial gaps in telehealth

PHILADELPHIA — Age and racial gaps exist when using telehealth for evaluating candidates for kidney transplant, according to data presented at the American Transplant Congress here.Notably, researchers found Black patients are less likely to be referred for transplant and added to the waitlist than white patients. Older patients are also less likely to be put on the waitlist vs. younger

Kidneys from deceased donors previously on dialysis may be tied delayed graft function

Remdesivir in adults with COVID-19 did not reduce major adverse cardiovascular event risk

American Transplant Congress announces featured speakers for annual meeting

The American Transplant Congress has announced its scientific program and featured state-of-the-art speakers for the annual meeting, which is scheduled to be held in Philadelphia in June.“This year’s scientific program presents a captivating lineup of sessions, showcasing groundbreaking research and fostering crucial discussions that will propel the field of transplantation