In Memoriam: G. Melville Williams, M.D.
August 31, 2020
In Memoriam – G. Melville Williams, M.D. The life and legacy of a pioneer in transplant and the founding president of UNOS.
Special public comment period begins Aug. 31 for proposed COVID-related lung diagnoses
August 31, 2020
To help track future transplant candidates, the OPTN Lung Transplantation Committee proposes to establish diagnoses for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and pulmonary fibrosis relating to COVID-19.
COVID-19 updates: Aug. 28, 2020
August 28, 2020
Special public comment proposal. Site surveys and OPTN committee meetings to be held virtually through Oct. 31. Plus, top COVID resources and webinars.
OPO testing of deceased donors for COVID-19 ensures patient safety
August 28, 2020
Recent report shows 100 percent COVID-19 donor testing by OPOs.
Phase II of the offer filters project launches on Aug. 27
August 27, 2020
UNOS will pilot phase II of a project that allows kidney transplant programs to bypass single kidney donor offers they do not want to receive using filters.
New Waitlist feature provides insight into why certain candidates have been screened from matches
August 26, 2020
The new Candidate Match Screen Report in Waitlist provides insight on the rationale behind match screens for candidates.
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