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Are Too Many Lungs Not Being Considered For Transplantation? (p 621)
Authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that new scientific evidence is required to clarify the criteria for assessing potential lung donors. More than 85% of lungs are considered unsuitable for transplantation. Lorraine Ware from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, USA, and Michael Matthay and... view more... (2002-08-21)
Journal of American College of Surgeons finds lung transplantation should be used in older patients
New research published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons suggests that lung transplantation should be used with caution in patients older than 60 years and that the procedure is associated with high rates of mortality after one year in patients 70 and older. view more (2009-03-10)
Scientists make first step towards growing human lungs for transplant
Scientists have successfully converted human embryonic stem cells into lung cells, taking a first step towards building human lungs for transplantation. view more (2005-08-23)
Lung transplants in cystic fibrosis patients with life-threatening bacteria sparks debate at ISHLT
During Wednesday's Satellite Symposium 3: The Challenges of Lung Transplantation in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) at the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, clinicians and researchers discussed some of the unique challenges in achieving excellent lung transplant outcomes in patients with... view more... (2008-04-14)
Umbilical cord blood stem cell transplant may help lung, heart disorders
Two separate studies published in the current issue of Cell Transplantation (18:8), - now freely available on-line have shown that transplanted human-derived umbilical cord blood (UCB) stem cells transplanted in an animal model had positive therapeutic effects on specific lung and heart disorders the animal models. view more (2009-11-24)
Shorter distance on six-minute walk test points up a greater risk of death
For idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients awaiting lung transplantation, a simple walk test can predict mortality rates. view more (2006-09-18)
NEW APPROACH TO LUNG TRANSPLANTATION FROM A DONOR WITH A NON-BEATING HEART (pp 819, 825)
The shortage of lungs for transplantation could be overcome by a new ethical and surgical approach detailed in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Organ transplantation usually occurs when a donor's heart is still beating; however, lungs that are cooled can be preserved for 12-24 hours after the heart has stopped beating. Stig Steen and colleagues... view more... (2001-03-15)
Alcohol may amplify chronic rejection in lung transplants
A recent study using an animal model of lung transplants shows that chronic alcohol consumption by the donor promotes scarring and airway injury after transplantation. view more (2007-11-28)
Research provides promising evidence of new drug therapies in lethal lung disease
Several promising new treatments may prolong lives as well as improve the quality of life for people living with pulmonary arterial hypertension. view more (2006-04-07)
Early promise for steroid-free liver transplantation in children (p 2068)
Results of a preliminary study into paediatric liver transplantation in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that successful transplantation could take place without the need for steroid treatment-with potential health benefits for transplant recipients. Steroids have been central to immunosuppressive therapy since the early days of... view more... (2003-12-17)
First mouse lung transplants lay groundwork for new ways to prevent transplant rejection in humans
Lung transplants have been performed successfully for more than 20 years in humans but never before in mice - until now. view more (2007-07-12)
Vitamin supplementation could slow arteriosclerosis in heart-transplant patients (p 1108)
A US randomised trial in this week’s issue of THE LANCET suggests that vitamin C and E supplementation could be of clinical benefit in delaying the onset of arteriosclerosis in the first year after heart transplantation. Around 70% of patients develop arteriosclerosis within three years after heart transplantation, which is thought to be... view more... (2002-03-27)
Major inequalities in access to kidney transplant waiting list revealed
Major inequalities exist in access to the kidney (renal) transplant waiting list and renal transplantation in Scotland, finds a study in this week's BMJ. These inequalities may also exist elsewhere in the United Kingdom. view more (2003-11-26)
Prompt diagnosis of ear infections can improve outcome for organ transplant recipients
Organ transplant recipients benefit significantly when they are monitored and receive prompt diagnosis and treatment for otitis media, a common inner ear infection. view more (2009-10-05)
Women, blacks, Medicare recipients less likely to be evaluated for liver transplantation
Patient race, gender and insurance status influence decisions about who will go on to receive liver transplants, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study. view more (2009-08-31)
Heart transplants benefit only the sickest patients
Heart transplantation improves survival only in patients with the worst heart failure and therefore at the highest risk of death while on the waiting list, according to a study in this week?s BMJ. This questions the current view in the medical community that transplantation improves the chances of survival for all patients who reach an advanced... view more... (2000-09-01)
More stringent evaluation on the use of generic medications in thoracic transplantation
A closer look at regulatory and clinical concerns with generic immunosuppression medications in thoracic transplantation is required. view more (2009-06-02)
Press invitation: International Congress of the Transplantation Society
About 4,000 surgeons, physicians and scientists from nearly 70 countries are expected to attend the XIX International Congress of The Transplantation Society August 25 - 30 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa, located on the Florida coast between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. Held every two years, the congress is transplantation`s premiere venue for... view more... (2002-05-03)
Primary graft dysfunction is risk factor for a later serious lung transplant problem
Primary graft dysfunction, a common complication that affects up to 25 percent of lung transplant patients shortly after surgery, constitutes a significant risk factor for later deadly bronchiolotis obliterans syndrome (BOS). view more (2007-03-01)
POOR PREDICTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS AFTER HEART OR LIVER TRANSPLANTATION (pp 325, 342)
The lack of identification of clear risk factors for osteoporotic fractures after organ transplantation reported in this week’s issue of THE LANCET suggests that future post-transplantation treatment should aim to prevent osteoporosis. Osteoporosis and related fractures are a major complication after organ transplantation. Gudrun... view more... (2001-01-31)
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