transplantation

Trainees in hematology, hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT), and cellular therapy (CT) face complex patient care scenarios that require advanced skills in symptom management, communication, and shared decision-making. However, many report …

Addressing the Donor Pool Shortage Through Innovation With thousands of patients waiting for a heart transplant around the world, the demand for organs far exceeds the available supply. The authors …

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 …

Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is considered standard of care in eligible patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and intermediate or adverse risk in first complete remission (CR) as …

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, …

CureusUmbilical Cord Blood Transplantation in Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature ReviewLesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare X-linked disorder caused by hypoxanthine phosphoribosyltransferase 1 (HPRT1) gene mutations,….1 day ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2025) – How do doctors decide when a transplant is the right choice? Doctors consider lung disease “end stage” when it is very advanced and a …

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Competing interests HT received honoraria from AstraZeneca plc, Bristol Myers Squibb, Chugai Pharma, Janssen, Kyowa Kirin, Meiji Seika Pharma, Nippon Shinyaku, Mundipharma, Ono Pharmaceutical, SymBio pharmaceuticals, Takeda Pharmaceutical, Eisai, Fujimoto …

The current kidney transplant waitlisting criterion is based on a single measurement of kidney function (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] ≤20 ml/min/1.73m2) and does not consider an individual’s risk of …