This shortage of donor lungs results in the death of 20 percent of lung transplant candidates awaiting transplant. (pennmedicine.org)
In this first - of - its - kind trial, however, 50 kidney transplant candidates with high antibody levels were treated with the new regimen. (sciencedaily.com)
Lung transplant candidates who are about 5» 3» or shorter have longer waiting times than taller candidates and are more likely to die within a year while waiting for a lung transplant, according to a study presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society International Conference. (sciencedaily.com)