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An early investigation of outcomes with the new 2018 donor heart allocation system in the United States

Since 2005, the United States donor heart allocation system assigned patients awaiting transplantation with measurably distinct outcomes into a single high urgency priority status. In this old system, patients in...

source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation

Chronic kidney disease in liver transplant candidates: A rising burden impacting post-liver transplant outcomes

The burden of chronic kidney disease is rising among patients with cirrhosis — it is not known what impact this has had on post-LT outcomes. All patients listed for LT in the U.S. between 2002-17 were analyzed,...

source: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Donation after circulatory death in lung transplantation — five-year follow-up from ISHLT Registry

This study aimed to examine the intermediate-term outcomes of lung transplantation (LTx) recipients from donors after circulatory death. This ISHLT DCD Registry report with five-year follow-up demonstrated similar...

source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation

Pregnancy outcomes in women with cardiothoracic transplants: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Increasing numbers of women with thoracic transplants are planning and continuing pregnancies; however, pregnancy outcomes and risks to mother and baby have not been systematically assessed. Although few maternal deaths...

source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation

Cross-dressed dendritic cells sustain effector T cell responses in islet and kidney allografts

Allograft rejection is unique among immune responses in that it enlists 1%–10% of the total T cell repertoire, a proportion that up to 1,000 times greater than that observed after microbial infection. The unusual...

source: The Journal of Clinical Investigation

Upcoming Education Events

Transplanting Individuals with Alcoholic Hepatitis: Multidisciplinary Evaluation and ManagementDecember 17, 2019 | 2 pm ET | Online Activity For more information, click here.

source: AST

Transplant in 10

Transplant professionals have increasing demands on their time. Finding time in one’s day to attend conferences or to read journals is challenging. Transplant in 10 is intended to provide transplant professionals with short, easily accessible videos on key and updated...

source: AST

Transplant Nephrology Core Curriculum (TNCC)

The Transplant Nephrology Core Curriculum (TNCC) is an online program jointly provided by the American Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Transplantation. The TNCC focuses on key information needed to prepare for the American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology...

source: AST

AST Member Spotlight - Linda Ohler, MSN, RN, CCTC, FAAN, FAST

Visit the AST Member Spotlight page to read about all of the ways Linda Ohler has served AST over the years. Interested in being featured in the AST Member Spotlight? Please contact rpaulin@myast.org for more information.

source: AST

Cutting Edge of Transplantation (CEoT) — Register Today!

Join us for an interactive discussion on organ allocation at the 2020 Cutting Edge of Transplantation (CEoT) meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Early bird registration is now open.

source: AST

AST Achievement Awards

The AST sponsors a variety of Achievement Awards in recognition of AST members' achievements and contributions to the field of transplantation. The AST encourages members to nominate deserving candidates for consideration. Make your nominations by Jan. 31.

source: AST

Help us Identify Women Speakers

The Women’s Health COP (WHCOP) often receives requests for recommended conference speakers and content experts for educational projects such as webinars. To identify and highlight members throughout our society, we are creating a Women Speakers List of AST members...

source: AST

FAST Applications Open

The Fellow of the American Society of Transplantation (FAST) designation application is now open to all members who meet the eligibility criteria. Instructions for the application can be found here. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2020. Don't miss out on joining this...

source: AST

Support Your COP(s) in the Donation Derby

The Donation Derby is a contest that supports the AST and the initiatives of your COPs. Every donation made to the AST by COP members until Dec. 31 at 11:59 PM ET will count toward the contest.

source: AST

Last Chance — Submit Your AST Board Nominations

The deadline to submit your nomination for the AST Board of Director is Friday, December 6 at 5 pm ET. If you are interested in joining the AST Board, or know someone who is, we encourage you to submit your nomination. Learn more about the election process here.

source: AST

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Increased use of split-liver transplants can trim waiting lists

An early investigation of outcomes with the new 2018 donor heart allocation system in the United States

Chronic kidney disease in liver transplant candidates: A rising burden impacting post-liver transplant outcomes

Donation after circulatory death in lung transplantation — five-year follow-up from ISHLT Registry

Pregnancy outcomes in women with cardiothoracic transplants: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Cross-dressed dendritic cells sustain effector T cell responses in islet and kidney allografts

Upcoming Education Events

Transplant in 10

Transplant Nephrology Core Curriculum (TNCC)

AST Member Spotlight - Linda Ohler, MSN, RN, CCTC, FAAN, FAST

Cutting Edge of Transplantation (CEoT) — Register Today!

AST Achievement Awards

Help us Identify Women Speakers

FAST Applications Open

Support Your COP(s) in the Donation Derby

Last Chance — Submit Your AST Board Nominations

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