Journal article describes UNOS research in transplant priority for prior living kidney donors
Four UNOS researchers examined delays in timely access to transplantation for some prior living donors who later require a transplant themselves.
18-month analysis shows progress in kidney allocation system
An analysis of data 18 to 20 months after implementation of the kidney allocation system (KAS) shows a number of longer-term patterns, with success in a number of key system goals.
UNOS researcher contributes to review of A2/A2B to B kidney transplantation
Wida Cherikh, Ph.D., coauthored a peer-reviewed article led by Christopher Bryan, Ph.D., on kidney transplants from deceased donors with subtypes of blood type A into recipients with blood type B. Cherikh is UNOS’ Assistant Director of Business Development and Senior Research Scientist.
Kidney paired donation pilot program: Five years of lifesaving service
The OPTN/UNOS kidney paired donation pilot program has arranged 155 kidney transplants since its beginning on October 27, 2010.
Resource explains KPD informed consent requirement changes
New requirements effective on December 1.
Tufts study on how GFR’s are measured seeks feedback from kidney transplant centers
The Chronic Kidney Disease-Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) and the Chronic Kidney Disease in Children Study (CKiD) are trying to gather information on how GFR is measured (mGFR) in medical institutions.