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Analysis of DCD heart donation on organ yield

Analysis of DCD heart donation on organ yield

Jun 29, 2021 | Heart/lung, In Focus, News, Performance, Research

Research shows that DCD heart donation does not impact the recovery and transplantation of other organs

CARE tool visualizes organ acceptance and refusal

CARE tool visualizes organ acceptance and refusal

Jun 28, 2021 | In Focus, News

Center Acceptance and Refusal Evaluation (CARE) Report allows transplant centers to see all of the offers they accept as well as all those they refuse.

Metrics measuring the success of the OPTN

Metrics measuring the success of the OPTN

Jun 23, 2021 | In Focus, News

Updated weekly, new OPTN metrics dashboard provides comprehensive information about donation and transplant trends.

OPOs and transplant hospitals can now track organs in transit

OPOs and transplant hospitals can now track organs in transit

Jun 8, 2021 | In Focus, News

The UNOS Organ Tracking Service provides peace of mind for organ donor families, OPOs and transplant hospitals.

U.S. leads world in rates of deceased donors, key transplant categories

U.S. leads world in rates of deceased donors, key transplant categories

May 3, 2021 | In Focus, News

International data ranks U.S. highest in rates of deceased donors and kidney, liver and lung transplants.

HOPE Act impact continues at five-year milestone

HOPE Act impact continues at five-year milestone

Dec 16, 2020 | Equity, In Focus, News

More than 220 transplants have been performed to date through the HOPE Act.

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