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New research is shedding light on racial disparities in post-liver transplant outcomes among children with cholestatic liver disease. The analysis of United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) data identified greater …

CureusAnomalous Lobar Variations in Donor Lung: Challenges and Considerations in Lung TransplantationLung transplantation remains a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease. However, anatomical variations in the….1 day ago …

CureusThe Intersection of Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease: Challenges in Co-managementHeart failure (HF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) frequently coexist, creating a bidirectional relationship where dysfunction of one organ….8 …

National ReviewAddressing the Ethical Challenges of Organ DonationAccording to Wesley Smith, my article about the ethics of organ donation “will curl your toes.” But readers might be surprised to find …

In nearly 60 years, heart transplantation has transformed from a daring vision to an established surgical procedure. Since the first adult heart transplant in the United States was performed at …

CureusAdvances and Challenges in 3D Bioprinting for Organ Transplantation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Clinical ApplicationsThe global shortage of organs continues to remain a significant challenge in modern medicine, …

Introduction Solid organ and tissue donations, although closely linked, have disparate histories. Tissue donations, especially skin grafts, date back millennia, with the Ebers Papyrus describing them in 1,500 BCE.[1]  In …

Kidney Transplant Market The kidney transplant market is expected to reach US$79.1 billion in 2024 and reach US$10.99 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2025 to …

A recent study published in the journal Maternal and Child Nutrition, Researchers investigated the impact of being able to donate milk on women's well-being. Women who donated milk reported positive …

Latin America is the region with the highest burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in terms of disability-adjusted life years and premature deaths. This situation is due in part to …