HIV, organ transplants

Kidney, liver transplants between people with HIV get green light under new HHS rule
People in the United States who have HIV and need kidney or liver transplants can now receive organs from donors who also have HIV without having to be part of a research study. A new federal rule is expected to reduce wait times and expand access to organ transplants,
U.S. okays organ transplants between people with HIV, expanding donor pool
The landmark move is expected to shorten wait times for organs for all patients and reduce hurdles to life-saving care for those with HIV.
New Biden Admin Rule Allows Organ Transplants for People With HIV
A new rule from the Biden administration allows organ transplants from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive recipients.
New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants
People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV under a new rule announced Tuesday by U.S. health officials. Previously, such transplants could be done only as part of research studies.
HIV-positive transplants now permitted for livers and kidneys
People with HIV are now permitted to donate kidneys or livers to recipients who are also HIV-positive, health officials announced on Tuesday. Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the decision.
US health officials give the OK for organ transplants between HIV-positive patients
Kidney transplants from HIV-positive donors are now permitted by U.S. health officials. The Department of Health and Human Services made the decision on Tuesday, which is expected to reduce wait times for all patients and improve life-saving care for patients with HIV.
New US Rule Allows HIV-Positive Liver and Kidney Transplants
The US Department of Health has announced a final rule to expand access to kidney and liver transplants for people with HIV by removing clinical research requirements for these transplants. This action marks a significant step forward in increasing the availability of life-saving organs for all patients regardless of their HIV status while continuing to reduce barriers and stigma regarding the illness.
People With HIV Can Now Receive Livers, Kidneys From HIV-Positive Donors
People with HIV can now receive a potentially life-saving kidney or liver from a donor who is also infected with the virus, according to new rules announced Tuesday by the Biden administration. According to an announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),

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