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UNOS news, system changes

New Implementation date for HLA Equivalency Table Update and addition of DQA1 equivalences

Implementation date: Sept. 12, 2017 Audience Transplant hospital staff OPOs Histocompatibility lab staff OPTN KPD program participants Please share this notice with anyone in your organization who would benefit from this information. Important update: We posted a system notice a month ago informing you of the Aug. 29 implementation date for HLA Equivalency Table Updates […]


UNOS news, technology


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Blood type B candidates transplanted faster with non-A1/non-A1B kidneys

The number of these types of transplants is still small, and relatively few transplant candidates are reported as eligible compared to the number estimated to qualify.


UNOS news

Staff Changes at STA

Larry Sickles has been named director of tissue recovery services at Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA). In this position, he will be responsible for the development of tissue operations and for cultivating relationships with tissue partners in STA’s Donation Service Area. Previously, he served as STA’s director of logistical operations, where he directed the complex series […]


UNOS news, liver/intestine

Modeling results available for liver proposal

The SRTR has released an initial set of liver simulation modeling results relating to the current public comment proposal to enhance liver distribution.


UNOS news, policy changes

Simultaneous liver-kidney allocation (SLK) policy changes now in effect

This change created medical eligibility criteria for adult candidates seeking both a liver and a kidney, which means you now have to document and report new information.


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