Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
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Statement from David C. Mulligan, M.D., FACS, Chair, OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplant
David C. Mulligan, M.D., FACS, chair of the OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplant Committee, discusses ways to increase equity in transplant access for all patients.
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Work group to address OPTN policy relating to HIV-positive organ recovery
Fifteen clinicians and professionals involved in organ donation and transplantation have been named to a work group to consider policies to allow recovery of organs from HIV-positive donors.
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Significant changes to pancreas allocation
Resources are available to help educate transplant professionals and patients about the changes.
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Officers and board members elected for 2014-2015
First living kidney donor, non-clinician to become President-Elect
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Educational guidance recommends early patient referral for kidney transplantation
Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with advanced and end-stage kidney disease, but referring doctors and their patients may not be aware of that.
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The Basic Path of Organ Donation
The donation process begins with a decision.
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Provide your feedback on liver allocation concepts
A national public forum is planned for September 2014 in Chicago.
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Town hall session on the new kidney allocation system
A recording is available of the October 23 event.
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Guidance on zika virus
The Disease Transmission Advisory Committee (DTAC) offers information to transplant centers and OPOs in light of recent spread of Zika virus.
Monday, January 1, 0001