US approves life-saving organ transplants between people with HIV, removing ‘unnecessary barriers’
People with HIV who need liver and kidney transplants can now receive organs from donors with HIV. The new rule, which took effect this week, is expected to shorten the wait for organs for all, regardless of HIV status, by increasing the pool of available organs.
U.S. okays organ transplants between people with HIV, expanding donor pool
The landmark move is expected to shorten wait times for organs for all patients and reduce hurdles to life-saving care for those with HIV.
Kidney, liver transplants between people with HIV get green light under new HHS rule
People in the United States who have HIV and need kidney or liver transplants can now receive organs from donors who also have HIV without having to be part of a research study. A new federal rule is expected to reduce wait times and expand access to organ transplants,
HIV-positive transplants now permitted for livers and kidneys
People with HIV are now permitted to donate kidneys or livers to recipients who are also HIV-positive, health officials announced on Tuesday. Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the decision.
New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants — expected to shorten wait time for all
People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV under a new rule announced Tuesday by US health officials.
HIV-positive organ transplants allowed under new rule
People with HIV will soon be permitted to receive transplanted kidneys and livers from donors who are also infected with the virus under a new rule approved by the Biden administration. The final
US expands access to organ transplants for people with HIV
The United States is expanding access to organ transplants as research shows that kidney and liver transplants between donors and recipients with HIV.
Access to donor kidneys, livers to widen as HHS approves transplants between people with HIV
Research shows these procedures are as safe and as effective as those using organs from people without the virus.
US health officials give the OK for organ transplants between HIV-positive patients
Kidney transplants from HIV-positive donors are now permitted by U.S. health officials. The Department of Health and Human Services made the decision on Tuesday, which is expected to reduce wait times for all patients and improve life-saving care for patients with HIV.
New US Rule Allows HIV-Positive Liver and Kidney Transplants
The US Department of Health has announced a final rule to expand access to kidney and liver transplants for people with HIV by removing clinical research requirements for these transplants. This action marks a significant step forward in increasing the availability of life-saving organs for all patients regardless of their HIV status while continuing to reduce barriers and stigma regarding the illness.
People With HIV Can Now Receive Livers, Kidneys From HIV-Positive Donors
People with HIV can now receive a potentially life-saving kidney or liver from a donor who is also infected with the virus, according to new rules announced Tuesday by the Biden administration. According to an announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
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Federal Police in Rio launches probe into HIV-infected organ transplants
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Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows
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Kidney Transplants Safe When Donor, Recipient Both HIV-Positive
regardless of the organ donor's HIV status The new findings could make transplants where both recipient and donor are HIV-positive a standard of care ...