Kidney transplants safe between people with HIV
Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows
People with HIV can safely receive donated kidneys from deceased donors with the virus, according to a large study that comes as the U.S. government moves to expand the practice. That could shorten the wait for organs for all, regardless of HIV status.
Kidney transplants between people with HIV are safe and effective, and may help address donor shortages
Kidney transplants between people with HIV are safe and effective, according to a new study. The procedure should be expanded outside of academic settings to help with the national shortage of donor kidneys, the researchers say. Above, a surgical technician prepares a donated kidney for transportation.
Kidney Transplant Noninferior From Donors With Versus Without HIV in HIV-Positive Recipients
Among recipients with HIV, kidney transplantation from donors with HIV is noninferior to that from donors without HIV, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Kidney transplantation among those with HIV infections shown safe and effective, study suggests
It is just as safe and effective for people with HIV in need of kidney transplantation to get their organ from donors who are also HIV positive as it is from donors who are not infected with the virus,
HIV-Positive Donors Safe for Kidney Transplants
The availability of such kidney transplants outside of the research setting could substantially improve organ availability for patients with HIV.
Kidney Transplants Safe When Donor, Recipient Both HIV-Positive
People living with HIV are twice as likely to die on kidney transplant waiting lists compared to folks not infected with the virus A new trial confirms that kidney transplant success rates are equal for HIV-positive patients,
U.S. Study Confirms: Kidney Transplants Are Safe Between People with HIV
A groundbreaking U.S. study has confirmed that people living with HIV can safely receive kidney transplants from donors who also have the virus. This finding could drastically reduce overall wait times for organs,
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