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Impact of Normothermic Regional Perfusion on Outcomes in Kidney Transplantation From Donors After Circulatory Death

By MedXY 06/04/2026

In a nationwide U.S. analysis of 21,010 adult DCD kidney transplants, normothermic regional perfusion lowered delayed graft function, shortened hospital stay, and improved graft and patient survival, with the greatest benefit in higher-risk donor and recipient groups.

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The Age Gap Penalty: Why Donor-Recipient Mismatch Shortens Graft Life in Adolescent Liver Transplants

By MedXY 02/10/2026

A nationwide study reveals that adolescent liver transplant recipients receiving grafts from donors 10+ years older face a 12.7% reduction in 10-year graft survival. Expanding allocation radii could improve access to age-matched organs and long-term outcomes.

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Expanding Donor Pools: Outcomes of Liver Transplantation Using Grafts from Medical Assistance in Dying Donors in Canada

By MedXY 10/31/2025

This Canadian multicenter study evaluates liver transplant outcomes using grafts from donation after medical assistance in dying donors, showing comparable survival and complication rates to standard donors and increasing transplant activity substantially.