AJT article reports on 10 years of potential donor-derived transmission events
It is very rare for patients receiving transplants to have a donor-derived disease transmission, according to a recently published study.
COVID-19 update: Sept. 17, 2020
Reminder about donor data collection for COVID-19 testing As of April 21, data collection elements have been added to DonorNet® to capture information regarding donor COVID-19 testing under the “Infectious Diseases” tab. OPOs can record whether testing was performed...
Nicole Medwick from CORE discusses first national donor image sharing hub
UNOS begins phased release of UNet Image Sharing to organ procurement organizations across the country.
Changes to kidney and pancreas allocation to be implemented later this year
Professional resource pages now accessible on OPTN website.
Sharing images to save more lives
UNOS begins phased release of UNet Image Sharing to organ procurement organizations across the country. See how UNet Image Sharing saves lives!
Tools for managing data submissions now available
New data submission policy tools and corresponding educational offerings available on UNet Data Services portal and UNOS Connect
Updated Median MELD at Transplant scores take effect Sept. 23
Calculations are updated twice each year.
Patient status confirmation link available in UNet℠ beginning Sept. 9
Transplant centers are asked to confirm or update patient status for a selected patients.
COVID-19 update: Sept. 3, 2020
Special public comment proposal and OPO testing of deceased donors ensures patient safety
Scientists find evidence of recipient factor in predicting donor ESRD
UNOS researchers studied post-donation end-stage renal disease in white first-degree related living kidney donors in the U.S. between 1994 and 2018. The study is the first of its kind to adjust for recipient factors.