organ transplant
Shortened Protocol Can Prevent Infection in Recipients of HCV+ Organs
A shortened antiviral protocol adding ezetimibe can prevent infection in solid-organ recipients who receive ...
AUGUST 19, 2024
New Source of Legionella: Lung Transplantation
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease reported in Pennsylvania were likely caused by transplantation of infected ...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
What Are the Risks for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Among Transplant Patients?
Patients at risk for nontuberculous mycobacteria infections after solid organ transplant exhibit a few key ...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
FDA Expands Indication for CellCept to Pediatric Heart Transplant and Liver Transplant
Mycophenolate mofetil should be prescribed in combination with other immunosuppressants. The medication is ...
JUNE 10, 2022
High Rates of HCV Among Potential Organ Donors
The proportion of organ donors at risk for infection has grown 200% since 2010, most likely due to higher rates of ...
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Liver Transplant From HCV-Positive Donor Cost-Effective in Patients Without HCV
Transplanting livers from HCV-positive donors into patients who are HCV-negative would be more cost-effective than ...
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
FDA Issues Advice About Organ Recovery Fluid Recall
Be extra vigilant against infection, says FDA, because of contaminated lots of Static Preservation Solution for ...
MARCH 16, 2017
