Return to Sports Possible After Joint Resurfacing With Osteochondral Allografting
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FDA Clears Device to Help Reduce Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for a novel infection-control device containing 2 disinfecting caps designed to fit securely on both the needleless injection site and the end of IV tubing.
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Patient Willingness to Pay for a Kidney for Transplantation
Demand for kidneys by patients with ESRD far outweighs the supply. Proposed ideas for donor compensation are discussed.
American Journal of Transplantation
American Journal of Transplantation
Antivirals Are Poorly Tolerated, Largely Ineffective Against HCV After Liver Transplantation
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How Safe is it to Transplant Organs from Deceased Donors With Primary Intracranial Malignancy? An Analysis of UK Registry Data
Tumor transfer risk may pale in comparison to risks associated with not receiving a necessary solid organ transplant.
American Journal of Transplantation
American Journal of Transplantation
Pay Increased in 2009 for Primary Care Physicians in Group Practices
"Primary care is more recession-proof than other aspects of healthcare," says the president and chief executive officer of the MGMA, which recently released its latest compensation survey.
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Number of Lung Transplantations Performed Not the Only Predictor of Posttransplant Outcome
"Practice makes perfect" is an important factor, but not the sole explanation for variability among transplant centers.
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Cyclosporine Increases Risk for De Novo Cancer in Liver Transplantation
Compared with tacrolimus, cyclosporine treatment appears to be a significant risk factor for the development of de novo cancer in liver transplant patients, Dutch researchers report.
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FDA Releases New REMS Proposal for Opioid Prescription Oversight
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced a new proposed REMS that will include mandatory prescriber and patient education.
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Does Diabetes Mellitus in the Recipient Jeopardize Graft Survival in Kidney Transplant Patients?
Dr. Robert J. Stratta comments on a large retrospective study that identifies diabetes mellitus and other independent risk factors for delayed graft function in kidney transplant recipients.
Medscape Transplantation
Medscape Transplantation