Transplant Medicine Noticias Destacadas March 26, 2021 Hepatitis C livers now usable for transplant into patients uninfected with hepatitis C A transplant hepatologist explains findings from a study showing positive outcomes with liver transplant from hepatitis C virus (HCV)-seropositive donors to HCV-seronegative recipients. June 02, 2021 Individuals with controlled hypertension can safely donate a kidney Many individuals who would've been excluded previously from kidney donation may do so if their hypertension is controlled. A Mayo Clinic study has found it safe long-term for donors. Feb. 05, 2021 Mayo Clinic offers kidney transplant to patients with high BMI who were previously considered ineligible Amid increasing obesity in the U.S., Mayo Clinic has raised its maximum body mass index (BMI) for kidney transplant, using bariatric surgery pretransplant to widen availability. Dec. 16, 2020 Mayo Clinic in Arizona provides transplants for patients with lower MELD scores rapidly, with encouraging outcomes A unique multidisciplinary approach allows donor pool expansion to include extended criteria donation, ensuring organ allocation to the most suitable patients based on multiple variables. Advanced Heart Failure Grand Rounds — Arrhythmia management in heart failure Christopher J. McLeod, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D., presents on arrhythmia management in heart failure in the Advanced Heart Failure Grand Rounds series. Advanced Heart Failure Grand Rounds — Heart failure epidemiology Daniel S. Yip, M.D. presents on heart failure epidemiology in the Advanced Heart Failure Grand Rounds series. Advanced Heart Failure Grand Rounds — Approach to pulmonary arterial hypertension Charles D. Burger, M.D., presents on the approach to pulmonary arterial hypertension in the Advanced Heart Failure Grand Rounds series. Calculators These models are to be used by medical professionals. 1 Mayo Clinic researchers question effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for solid organ transplant patients 2 Reverse-order heart-liver transplant helps prevent rejection for highly sensitized patients 3 Kidney transplant: Perspectives on optimal referral timing and its challenges 4 Advanced heart failure complexities and when to refer for specialty care 5 Study finds pioneering dual surgery a safe option for patients with polycystic kidney disease Profesionales médicos Transplant Medicine