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The impact of pre-transplant ventricular assist device support in pediatric patients with end-stage heart failure on the outcomes of heart transplantation—“a single center experience”

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

IntroductionThe objective of this study was to examine the impact of ventricular assist device support as a bridge to heart transplantation in children with end-stage heart failure. Patients were divided into two groups: with pre transplant ventricular assist device (VAD) support and without VAD support.

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Immunosuppressant adherence after heart transplantation: a review on detection, prevention, and intervention strategies in a multidisciplinary

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Heart transplantation is an effective treatment for end-stage heart disease, and postoperative patients' medication adherence is crucial for transplantation outcomes and long-term survival.

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Combined Tacrolimus, Belatacept Regimen Improves Post-Kidney Transplant Outcomes

HCPLive

Findings suggest the benefits of combined belatacept and tacrolimus immunosuppression after kidney transplantation for patient and all-cause graft survival.

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Iron Deficiency Linked to Poor Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients

HCPLive

Iron deficiency, independent of anemia, may be a potentially modifiable target to improve patient-reported outcomes after kidney transplantation.

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CareDx Launches Two Expanded Indications for AlloSure Testing Services

DAIC

The Transplant Company recently announced that AlloSureis now commercially available for pediatric heart transplant patients of all ages and patients who have received a simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplant. 1 "The availability of AlloSure dd-cfDNA for all pediatric heart transplant patients is a major development.

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A humanized IL-2 mutein expands Tregs and prolongs transplant survival in preclinical models

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Long-term organ transplant survival remains suboptimal, and life-long immunosuppression predisposes transplant recipients to an increased risk of infection, malignancy, and kidney toxicity. Promoting the regulatory arm of the immune system by expanding Tregs may allow immunosuppression minimization and improve long-term graft outcomes.

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Electronic Health Interventions Improve Post-Kidney Transplant Medication Adherence

HCPLive

Electronic health interventions improved medication adherence in kidney transplant recipients, with potential implications for improving patient outcomes.