There is much demand for organs and a shortage of deceased organ donations. (sciencedaily.com)
Mild hypothermia in deceased organ donors significantly reduces delayed graft function in kidney transplant recipients when compared to normal body temperature, according to UC San Francisco researchers and collaborators, a finding that could lead to an increase in the availability of kidneys for transplant. (sciencedaily.com)
«Mild hypothermia in deceased organ donors improves organ function in kidney transplant: Finding could increase overall organ availability.» (sciencedaily.com)