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“Turbo-charging” organ placement

“Turbo-charging” organ placement

Apr 26, 2019 | Education, News, Research

UNOS researchers will present on the offer filers pilot and describe how this innovative tool will reduce ischemic times and increase utilization

Study finds effective outcomes for A2 to B transplants

Study finds effective outcomes for A2 to B transplants

Feb 7, 2019 | Insights, Research

Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports effective outcomes for A2 to B transplants in UNOS kidney allocation system

Improving the transplant system with collaborative research

Improving the transplant system with collaborative research

Jun 22, 2018 | News, Research

UNOS Labs is an experimental incubator that brings together data, technology, and industry expertise.

Improving the transplant system with collaborative research

UNOS Researchers Present Studies at American Transplant Congress

Jun 1, 2018 | News, Research

Seattle – United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) staff members authored and will present several studies at the American Transplant Congress (ATC), held June 2-6 at the Washington State Convention Center. UNOS staff members are primary authors of a total of 20...
Improving the transplant system with collaborative research

UNOS and Walgreens announce transplant research project

Feb 26, 2018 | News, Research

UNOS and Walgreens are working together to study issues around transplant outcomes and medication adherence.

Similar survival rates for PAK and SPK transplants

Similar survival rates for PAK and SPK transplants

Feb 10, 2018 | In Focus, Kidney/pancreas, News, Research

A new study by UNOS researchers in the American Journal of Transplantation shows that sequential pancreas transplant after a kidney transplant (PAK) and simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplants result in similar patient survival rates.

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UNOS’ organ matching technology is working 24/7, 365 days a year

UNOS’ technology is matching critical organs with patients for transplant 365 days a year. Ongoing IT security and stability enhancements provide protection to lifesaving technology.

Lung CAS summary data updated

Information for lung transplant programs on the distribution of scores for all active registrations waiting for lung transplants in the U.S.

Organs shouldn’t be transported in airline cargo. Here’s why.

Federal regulations don’t prevent unaccompanied organs from flying above the wing – yet they’re being transported as cargo. The government agrees it can improve its communications to airlines and airports to clarify this.

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