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,
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 allows organ transplants between people with HIV
The approval for kidney and liver transplants comes as other restrictions on HIV-positive patients have been overturned in recent years.
US approves life-saving organ transplants between people with HIV, removing ‘unnecessary barriers’
People with HIV who need liver and kidney transplants can now receive organs from donors with HIV. The new rule, which took effect this week, is expected to shorten the wait for organs for all, regardless of HIV status, by increasing the pool of available organs.
New Rule Allows HIV-Positive Organ Transplants
P eople 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.
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.
U.S. okays organ transplants between people with HIV, expanding donor pool
People with HIV will be able to receive kidney or liver transplants from donors who also have HIV, federal health officials announced Tuesday. Until now, such transplants were only allowed as part of research studies.
New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplant to recipient with HIV
A final rule now allows kidney and liver transplants between donors and recipients who both are HIV-positive, expanding the potential donor pool. Until this rule, such transplants were only allowed as part of clinical research.
Federal government eases rules on organ transplants between donors and recipients with HIV
A new rule applies to liver and kidney transplants and will increase access to these organs, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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.
HIV positive patients can now receive organs from HIV positive donors
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) has announced that patients with HIV can now receive certain organs from HIV-positive donors, a move which should help ease waiting times and expand the pool of available organs.
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New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants — expected to shorten wait time for all
“This rule removes unnecessary barriers to kidney and liver transplants, expanding the organ donor pool and improving outcomes for transplant recipients with HIV,” said Health and Human ...
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HIV-positive organ transplants allowed under new rule
“This rule removes unnecessary barriers to kidney and liver transplants, expanding the organ donor pool and improving outcomes for transplant recipients with HIV,” he continued. “This ...
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People with HIV can now receive organ transplants, thanks to a new HHS rule
The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Tuesday that people living with HIV can now receive kidney and liver transplants from other people living with HIV. Such transplants were ...