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Changing Brain Death Donation Dynamics in Spain: A National Overview of Neurocritical Care and Organ Donation Trends

By MedXY 10/02/2026

This review synthesizes national data from Spain (2015-2024) revealing a decline in brain death donation (DBD) offset by growth in controlled donation after circulatory death (cDCD), alongside evolving neurocritical care practices influencing organ donation pathways.

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Exploring ICU Staff Perspectives on Brain Death: Insights from a Swiss Multicenter Survey

By MedXY 10/01/2026

A Swiss study reveals ICU professionals' perceptions, knowledge, and ethical views on brain death, highlighting knowledge gaps and the positive impact of clinical experience on understanding.

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Evaluating CT Perfusion and Angiography as Ancillary Tests for Brain Death Diagnosis: Insights from a Multicenter Canadian Study

By MedXY 10/27/2025

A large Canadian prospective study assessed brain CT perfusion and angiography for confirming death by neurologic criteria, highlighting high sensitivity but suboptimal specificity, emphasizing cautious use alongside clinical examination.