-Children from Lower Socio-economic Backgrounds Fare Worse After Transplants
http://americanheart.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=706
Children from lower socioeconomic neighborhoods who had a heart transplant were more likely than those of a higher socioeconomic status to die or need another heart transplant, according to new 2009 research out of Dallas.
Researchers compared 45 children in the lowest socioeconomic group to the remaining two-thirds (controls).
“The new finding is the first time that low socioeconomic position has been associated with a higher risk of graft failure defined in this study as either death or needing a second transplant after a first heart transplant,” said Tajinder P. Singh, M.D., lead author of the study and a transplant cardiologist.
-Miniaturized Heart Pumps Help Children Awaiting Transplant
http://americanheart.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=527
-New Research Suggests that Transplant Consent Forms Often too Difficult to Understand
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169299.php
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, 10-30-2009
-Earlier Not Always Better For Transplants
http://blog.taragana.com/health/2009/10/30/earlier-not-necessarily-better-for-pre-emptive-kidney-transplants-14675/
Patients seeking pre-emptive kidney transplants who have pre-dialysis transplants tend to live longer than those that are post-dialysis.
Pre-dialysis transplant patients with high level of kidney function are unlikely to benefit from the transplantation as compared to those with low-level kidney function, say researchers.
“Based on these findings, we feel that patients and transplant experts anticipating a preemptive kidney transplant can wait for clinical indications to emerge without any significant loss of survival advantage associated with a preemptive transplant,” said researcher Dr. Basit Javaid.
-New gene therapy aids lung transplant recipients
http://www.nhs.uk/news/2009/10October/Pages/donor-lung-experimental-transplant-research.aspx
-Women at Greater Risk of Graft Loss after Liver Transplantation
http://www.nhs.uk/news/2009/10October/Pages/donor-lung-experimental-transplant-research.aspx
http://blog.taragana.com/health/2009/10/30/earlier-not-necessarily-better-for-pre-emptive-kidney-transplants-14675/
Patients seeking pre-emptive kidney transplants who have pre-dialysis transplants tend to live longer than those that are post-dialysis.
Pre-dialysis transplant patients with high level of kidney function are unlikely to benefit from the transplantation as compared to those with low-level kidney function, say researchers.
“Based on these findings, we feel that patients and transplant experts anticipating a preemptive kidney transplant can wait for clinical indications to emerge without any significant loss of survival advantage associated with a preemptive transplant,” said researcher Dr. Basit Javaid.
-New gene therapy aids lung transplant recipients
http://www.nhs.uk/news/2009/10October/Pages/donor-lung-experimental-transplant-research.aspx
-Women at Greater Risk of Graft Loss after Liver Transplantation
http://www.nhs.uk/news/2009/10October/Pages/donor-lung-experimental-transplant-research.aspx
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday, 10-20-2009
-Duke Studies Transplants for Babies Still in Womb
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167972.php
Duke researchers say that developments in cord blood transplants may help babies to be treated while still in the womb for metabolic disorders.
"The idea is to give the baby cord blood stem cells from a healthy donor that have the potential to provide healthy genes that can replace the ones that aren't working properly in the baby's own cells," says Kurtzberg.
The selected cord blood donor cells will be manufactured by Aldagen, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company in Durham.
-Hutchinson Center Awarded $16.7 Million for Stem Cell Research
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166768.php
-Multimedia Illustration Showing How Many People are Waiting for Donations
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/organ-donation/
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167972.php
Duke researchers say that developments in cord blood transplants may help babies to be treated while still in the womb for metabolic disorders.
"The idea is to give the baby cord blood stem cells from a healthy donor that have the potential to provide healthy genes that can replace the ones that aren't working properly in the baby's own cells," says Kurtzberg.
The selected cord blood donor cells will be manufactured by Aldagen, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company in Durham.
-Hutchinson Center Awarded $16.7 Million for Stem Cell Research
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166768.php
-Multimedia Illustration Showing How Many People are Waiting for Donations
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/organ-donation/
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
-10 Organ Transplants Done Within 48 Hours in India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/city/ahmedabad/10-organ-transplants-in-48-hours/articleshow/5135468.cms
Relatives of four brain dead people in the state of Gujarat, India helped to allow a marathon of transplant operations in which 10 people gained a new lease on life.
All the donors were in the age range of 17 and 33 years, from different economic backgrounds.
"This is the best gift anybody could give on Diwali and New Year. It is a historic feat that eight cadaver kidney and two liver transplants were performed in a span of 48 hours..." said Dr. HL Trivedi.
-Heart Screening Test Pre-Surgery Not As Dangerous as Once Thought
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/852576140048867A85257650006AB985?OpenDocument&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&c=Organ%20Transplantation&count=10
-Post-operation Recurrences of Bilt Salt Export Pumping
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/PaperFrameSet?OpenForm&refid=2&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&newsid=852576140048867A85257645003D685F&u=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=19797282
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/city/ahmedabad/10-organ-transplants-in-48-hours/articleshow/5135468.cms
Relatives of four brain dead people in the state of Gujarat, India helped to allow a marathon of transplant operations in which 10 people gained a new lease on life.
All the donors were in the age range of 17 and 33 years, from different economic backgrounds.
"This is the best gift anybody could give on Diwali and New Year. It is a historic feat that eight cadaver kidney and two liver transplants were performed in a span of 48 hours..." said Dr. HL Trivedi.
-Heart Screening Test Pre-Surgery Not As Dangerous as Once Thought
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/852576140048867A85257650006AB985?OpenDocument&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&c=Organ%20Transplantation&count=10
-Post-operation Recurrences of Bilt Salt Export Pumping
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/PaperFrameSet?OpenForm&refid=2&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&newsid=852576140048867A85257645003D685F&u=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=19797282
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wednesday, 10-14-09
-American Society of Transplantations Promotes Transplant Drug Extension With Senate
http://www.pharmaceuticalonline.com/article.mvc/AST-On-Capitol-Hill-To-Promote-Transplant-Dru-0001?VNETCOOKIE=NO
The American society of Transplantations (AST) went to Capitol Hill yesterday to discuss the support of a health care reform provision that would ensure kidney transplant recipients continue to receive Medicare coverage for immunosuppressive drugs.
Extending this coverage under Medicare would improve the long term health of kidney recipients and would be more cost-effective to taxpayers.
Currently the Medicare Program pays for kidney transplantation, an initial investment of more than $100,000. By providing coverage for a patient's immunosuppressant drugs, the tranplant investment is protected and preserved.
((There was no real human element but should ask a kidney recipient how they feel about the legislation or a doctor just how well this would protect the investment of the original operation.))
The bill, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009, is currently on the floor of the U.S. Senate and has been included in the House health care reform bill.
-Extended Antiviral Treatments PostSurgery Benefit Kidney Transplant Recipients
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_89500.html
-American Association of Kidney Patients Stresses the Importance of Exercising for Patients
http://www.aakp.org/aakp-library/Exercise-prescribed/
http://www.pharmaceuticalonline.com/article.mvc/AST-On-Capitol-Hill-To-Promote-Transplant-Dru-0001?VNETCOOKIE=NO
The American society of Transplantations (AST) went to Capitol Hill yesterday to discuss the support of a health care reform provision that would ensure kidney transplant recipients continue to receive Medicare coverage for immunosuppressive drugs.
Extending this coverage under Medicare would improve the long term health of kidney recipients and would be more cost-effective to taxpayers.
Currently the Medicare Program pays for kidney transplantation, an initial investment of more than $100,000. By providing coverage for a patient's immunosuppressant drugs, the tranplant investment is protected and preserved.
((There was no real human element but should ask a kidney recipient how they feel about the legislation or a doctor just how well this would protect the investment of the original operation.))
The bill, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009, is currently on the floor of the U.S. Senate and has been included in the House health care reform bill.
-Extended Antiviral Treatments PostSurgery Benefit Kidney Transplant Recipients
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_89500.html
-American Association of Kidney Patients Stresses the Importance of Exercising for Patients
http://www.aakp.org/aakp-library/Exercise-prescribed/
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday, 10-13-09
-Joint Requests from Donor Transplant Coordinators do not Increase Consent
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166954.php
Collaborative requesting-a request for organ donation done by both a physician and a donor transplant coordinator-does not increase the likelihood that the patient will receive faster organ donation.
One of the biggest barriers in these cases is the refusal of consent by relatives.
The UK's Organ Donation Task Force found that 41% of relatives of potential donors denied consent in a recent study of 341 deaths.
((There were no quotations, but should have had a doctor explaining why this is or a relative explaining their position on why they refuse.))
The UK Department of Health Organ Donation Task Force is now recommending the use of collaborative requesting by donor transplant coordinators in all UK hospitals, as the study provided evidence that there was no substantial increase in relatives' consent rates with or without collaborative requests.
-Los Angeles Times Continuation of Story about Patients Suing Insurance Company for Denying Transplants
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167012.php
-Albany Medical Center Fined for Overstating Seriousness of Heart Transplant Patients
http://www.transplantweek.org/members/Vol5/News/051001.htm
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166954.php
Collaborative requesting-a request for organ donation done by both a physician and a donor transplant coordinator-does not increase the likelihood that the patient will receive faster organ donation.
One of the biggest barriers in these cases is the refusal of consent by relatives.
The UK's Organ Donation Task Force found that 41% of relatives of potential donors denied consent in a recent study of 341 deaths.
((There were no quotations, but should have had a doctor explaining why this is or a relative explaining their position on why they refuse.))
The UK Department of Health Organ Donation Task Force is now recommending the use of collaborative requesting by donor transplant coordinators in all UK hospitals, as the study provided evidence that there was no substantial increase in relatives' consent rates with or without collaborative requests.
-Los Angeles Times Continuation of Story about Patients Suing Insurance Company for Denying Transplants
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167012.php
-Albany Medical Center Fined for Overstating Seriousness of Heart Transplant Patients
http://www.transplantweek.org/members/Vol5/News/051001.htm
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wednesday, 10-7-2009
-Dopamine Shown to Better Odds for Transplants
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_89108.html
New research by the University Medical Centre in Germany shows that giving dopamine to brain-dead organ donors helps better preserve their kidneys to be used for transplantation and decreases the likelihood they will need dialysis the first week after the transplant.
Currently most transplanted kidneys come from donors who are brain dead, which can damage the organs.
"This study shows that pretreatment of the deceased heart-beating donor with low-dose dopamine reduces the need for dialysis in the recipient after kidney transplantation," researchers wrote.
((What's next can be inferred that doctors will begin to use this technique more.))
-Kidney Disease Patients Do Just as Well Receiving Home Dialysis
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_88663.html
-Allegheny General Hospital Performs First Dual-Heart Kidney Transplant
http://www.wpahs.org/agh/news/index.cfm?mode=view&article=1599
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_89108.html
New research by the University Medical Centre in Germany shows that giving dopamine to brain-dead organ donors helps better preserve their kidneys to be used for transplantation and decreases the likelihood they will need dialysis the first week after the transplant.
Currently most transplanted kidneys come from donors who are brain dead, which can damage the organs.
"This study shows that pretreatment of the deceased heart-beating donor with low-dose dopamine reduces the need for dialysis in the recipient after kidney transplantation," researchers wrote.
((What's next can be inferred that doctors will begin to use this technique more.))
-Kidney Disease Patients Do Just as Well Receiving Home Dialysis
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_88663.html
-Allegheny General Hospital Performs First Dual-Heart Kidney Transplant
http://www.wpahs.org/agh/news/index.cfm?mode=view&article=1599
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tuesday, 10-6-09
-Organ Recipients Benefit from Quick Diagnosis of Inner Ear Infections
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091004140945.htm#
Researchers have found that prompt treatment for otisis media, a common inner ear infection, can help organ recipients live longer and develop fewer complications with their new organ.
Organ transplant recipients often develop inner ear infections from bacterial growth and causes aggravated chronic otisis media which can lead to a life-threatening complication.
((This story had no real human element but should have had a doctor or one of the researchers saying exactly why it would help organ recipients in particular and how much.))
((The article also did not really state what was next but should have talked about how/what doctors will do with this research and what the next step is in getting the word out and treating patients in this situation.))
-Transplant Recipients Experience Worse Results with Cancer
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090515191549.htm
-New Techniques Train Body to Tolerate Transplanted Organ Instead of Using Immunosuppressants
http://www.nature.com/news/2008/080123/full/news.2008.521.html
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091004140945.htm#
Researchers have found that prompt treatment for otisis media, a common inner ear infection, can help organ recipients live longer and develop fewer complications with their new organ.
Organ transplant recipients often develop inner ear infections from bacterial growth and causes aggravated chronic otisis media which can lead to a life-threatening complication.
((This story had no real human element but should have had a doctor or one of the researchers saying exactly why it would help organ recipients in particular and how much.))
((The article also did not really state what was next but should have talked about how/what doctors will do with this research and what the next step is in getting the word out and treating patients in this situation.))
-Transplant Recipients Experience Worse Results with Cancer
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090515191549.htm
-New Techniques Train Body to Tolerate Transplanted Organ Instead of Using Immunosuppressants
http://www.nature.com/news/2008/080123/full/news.2008.521.html
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Saturday, 10-3-09
-Method found to Decrease Kidney Transplant Rejection
http://www.boston.com/news/health/blog/2008/01/mass_general_tr.html
News: Massachusetts General Hospital research team found that by matching patients with kidneys different from their own tissue type and by mixing in a donor's bone marrow with the patients at the time of operation, there were fewer cases of the kidney being rejected both short and long term.
Impact: Anyone needing to have a kidney transplant could hope to use this method for a better outcome.
Context: Currently, within a 10-year post-transplant period, half of all kidneys are rejected by the body.
Human Element: Dr. David Sachs, a Harvard professor, has spent his career trying to induce organ tolerance and says that he thinks this is groundbreaking research.
What's Next: Seeing if patients treated with this new method will have as many problems down the road as their previous counterparts that did not receive the treatment.
-How Hepatitis C Can be the most Common Cause of Liver Transplantation
http://www.medindia.net/news/How-to-Prevent-Hepatitis-C-Virus-After-a-Liver-Transplant-58902-1.htm
-Japanese Law Keeps Boys from Receiving Heart Transplant
http://www.newser.com/story/61862/japanese-law-prevents-boys-life-saving-transplant.html
http://www.boston.com/news/health/blog/2008/01/mass_general_tr.html
News: Massachusetts General Hospital research team found that by matching patients with kidneys different from their own tissue type and by mixing in a donor's bone marrow with the patients at the time of operation, there were fewer cases of the kidney being rejected both short and long term.
Impact: Anyone needing to have a kidney transplant could hope to use this method for a better outcome.
Context: Currently, within a 10-year post-transplant period, half of all kidneys are rejected by the body.
Human Element: Dr. David Sachs, a Harvard professor, has spent his career trying to induce organ tolerance and says that he thinks this is groundbreaking research.
What's Next: Seeing if patients treated with this new method will have as many problems down the road as their previous counterparts that did not receive the treatment.
-How Hepatitis C Can be the most Common Cause of Liver Transplantation
http://www.medindia.net/news/How-to-Prevent-Hepatitis-C-Virus-After-a-Liver-Transplant-58902-1.htm
-Japanese Law Keeps Boys from Receiving Heart Transplant
http://www.newser.com/story/61862/japanese-law-prevents-boys-life-saving-transplant.html
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