ECMO as a Bridge to Lung Transplantation
"As waiting times for donor organs continue to increase, so does the need for bridging strategies for patients with end-stage lung disease awaiting transplantation," said Doctor Marius M. Hoeper. "Our study shows that ECMO support in awake and non-intubated patients may be an alternative to intubation and mechanical ventilation, and may result in better survival."

Czech Ministry Aims to Compensate Organ Donors
Draft amendment to Organ Transplant Act would reward donors of vital organs without encouraging 'organ trafficking'

Govt to Set up National Body for Organ Transplant
Making a significant move towards the healthcare systems, after allowing swapping of organs, India is working on another milestone in organ transplantation, where a single apex national organization will procure and distribute human organs.

Stents May Benefit Renal Transplant Patients
Recipients of deceased donor kidneys who have ureteral stents implanted are at lower risk of ureteral complications, but are more likely to experience urinary tract infection (UTI), according to researchers.

Ontario, B.C. Residents Wait longer for Kidney Transplants than any other Canadians
If you need a life-saving kidney, the worst place in Canada to be is Ontario and British Columbia where you can wait four to six years for a transplant - more than double the time than a patient living in Nova Scotia or Quebec.

Federal Rule would Ease Access for Face, Hand Transplants
The proposal calls for putting face and hand transplantsunder the same regulatory authority as organ transplants. AST member, Dr. Maria Siemionow, PhD is featured in this article.