TransplantDirect

Transplantation Direct is an open access journal for international transplantation content. It is Transplantation's companion journal.

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The June issue of
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is jam-packed with useful information for our diverse international transplantation readership. We welcome you to visit our Transplantation Direct website for full details in open-access. #OpenAccess #TransplantTwitter https://t.co/0grMQgbzHb

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Living kidney donors reported improving pain control with very limited opioid use by 2 weeks after donation. #TXPforAll #Transplantation #OpenAccess https://t.co/8pndSTDy0Z

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Pacemakers may offer a safer pacing option for solid organ transplant recipients at high infection risk. Early experience with the Aveir LP platform showed successful implantation, stable performance with no device-related infections during follow-up. https://t.co/6i1XK0JV1n

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This study by Wang et al. shows that pediatric donor kidneys can successfully adapt and grow after transplantation into pediatric recipients, supporting strong long-term function and reinforcing the feasibility of pediatric-to-pediatric kidney https://t.co/xn6USWlqNQ

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Can normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) delay acute rejection in vascularized composite allotransplantation is addressed in this research paper by von Reiterdank et al. #TXPforAll #Transplantation #OpenAccess https://t.co/X2tAiYvzNp

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NMP during liver preservation in SLK transplantation was linked to better kidney outcomes vs SCS: lower functional DGF, improved early eGFR, and reduced dialysis at 6 months. #TXPforAll #Transplantation https://t.co/KE7oNO2mwK

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Pediatric-to-pediatric kidney transplants show strong adaptability: smaller donor kidneys grow rapidly—reaching age-appropriate size within ~6 months—and support good function, reinforcing this strategy as safe and effective. #TXPforAll #OpenAccess https://t.co/xn6USWlqNQ

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Genetic testing is reshaping kidney transplant evaluation: over one-third of candidates had a genetic diagnosis often clarifying cause and guiding donor decisions. #TXPforAll #OpenAccess #Transplantation https://t.co/ZYiOiA9Erc

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This paper by @nerecugo et shows that a slow-release form of necrostatin-1 using PLGA microparticles helps to protect islets under stress preserving insulin function and reducing inflammation.#TXPforAll #Transplantation #OpenAccess https://t.co/ohq0aArMuv

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New SLK/KAL allocation rules show promising results: few patients needed SLK, many recovered kidney function after liver transplant alone, and outcomes after SLK and KAL were similar. #TXPforAll #Transplantation #OpenAccess https://t.co/1vQGpEDNDx

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The May issue of

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is jam-packed with useful information for our diverse international transplantation readership. We welcome you to visit our Transplantation Direct website for full details in open-access. #OpenAccess #TransplantTwitter https://t.co/0grMQgbzHb

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Research by Tector and coworkers shows that pig SLA-12 behaves like classical class I molecules and can bind peptides, form surface complexes, and attract human antibodies—suggesting it may be an additional xenoantigen to consider in xenotransplantation. https://t.co/rhXZSxoZOK

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NMP may not fully rescue livers after prolonged cold ischemia—longer storage led to poorer recovery or increased injury in a pig DCD model. #TXPforAll #Transplantation #OpenAccess https://t.co/cNeyoyLrMY

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High Hb (concentrated blood) impaired cardiac function and increased hemolysis, while whole blood and plasma better preserved heart performance over time.

👉 Diluting Hb may be key to optimizing heart preservation during ex situ heart perfusion. https://t.co/Wmc62JaqdO

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3 kidney transplants between identical twins performed with no immunosuppression
✅ Up to 22 years follow-up
✅ Excellent graft function
✅ No rejection episodes
Supports immunosuppression-free transplant as a safe, effective option in monozygotic twins. https://t.co/qKEF1zrGvc

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🚨 Kidney care gap: In South Africa, 79% of patients needing KRT received no treatment and were presumed dead. Access to dialysis/transplant favored younger, healthier, wealthier patients.💡 Transplant saves lives but capacity limits decide who gets it. https://t.co/ucUbIUAldd

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Retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy .
• Similar surgery time, blood loss & kidney size
• BUT muscle damage was dramatically lower with RN
• Better long-term cosmetic outcomes.
RN + kidney transplant is safe, less invasive, and kinder to the body. https://t.co/o9Uf36RCa3

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Can IVIG change the game for post-transplant antibody deficiency is addressed in this study. This shows adding IVIG to standard care may significantly reduce infections and boost humoral immunity in solid organ transplant recipients with secondary antibody https://t.co/tzoFh9rm1O

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Analyzing gene expression in kidney transplant biopsies, study reveals clear molecular differences between rejection types; TCMR and AMR each show distinct gene signatures. Yet, patient-to-patient variability reminds us: rejection isn’t one-size-fits-all! https://t.co/Z8R7lvPMWA

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This paper discusses what transplant patients are really talking about online. It explores 1,000 posts from Reddit’s transplant community and reveals how patients share experiences, seek support, and navigate life after solid organ transplantation. https://t.co/EYuAv5dEFH