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Two Times 200: Heart & Lung Transplant Programs Surpass 200th Transplant Milestones

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Rise in Volume Is Accompanied by Outstanding Outcomes for Patients

In early 2018, the NYU Langone Transplant Institute launched two ambitious programs. The new heart transplant team gave its first patient her life back early that year. The lung transplant program, the third of its kind in the New York City metro area, began that February, making NYU Langone Health one of the most comprehensive transplant centers in the region.

A little more than 4 years later, both programs have reached an impressive milestone, logging more than 200 heart transplants and more than 200 lung transplants. Read more from the NYU Langone Health News Hub.

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Patient Preferences for Choices in Kidney Transplant Examined

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MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients are willing to receive a worse-quality kidney sooner in order to avoid additional waiting time for transplant, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

Sanjay Mehrota, Ph.D., from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and colleagues used a discrete-choice experiment that presented a deceased donor kidney to 605 patients who are waiting for or have received a kidney transplant. Read more in Physician’s Weekly.

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CareDx launches AlloHome, medication management feature on AlloCare app

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CareDx Inc. announced the launch of AlloHome, a pan-organ patient monitoring tool located on the AlloCare app that can capture health data from the comfort of a patient’s home, according to a press release.

Patients who use AlloHome receive Bluetooth devices, including a glucose monitor and a blood pressure cuff, that automatically pair with a smart hub in the house. Data also pair with the patient’s AlloCare app. Read the full story in Healio.

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Post-Transplant Nutrition: Protein, Fluids, Potassium, and Food Safety

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Diet is one of many challenges that patients face post-transplant – the combination of requirements and restrictions can be difficult to navigate. To help, CareDx partnered with Molly Chanzis, a Registered Dietitian at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center specializing in medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling specifically for transplant patients.

We hosted a webinar with Molly focused on diet and nutrition post-transplant; this article has been adapted from Molly’s presentation. Read the full story on CareDx.com.

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New Laparoscopic Procedure for Live Donor Liver Transplant Makes Donation Easier

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It wasn’t until after his liver transplant that Felix Pon’s personality began to shine. His rare liver disease left him bright yellow, itchy, depleted, and hardly able to smile. He’s making up for it today by greeting everyone he meets with a wide grin and a happy hello.

“It was like a veil was lifted after his liver transplant. His good-natured, friendly personality came out,” says his mom, Katie Gilmer Pon. Read the full story from Stanford Medicine.

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Kidney Transplant Rejection: What You Need to Know

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Since the first kidney transplant more than 60 years ago,1 doctors have developed a deeper understanding of how to protect donated organs. With newer medications and improved management, it’s less likely transplanted kidneys will undergo rejection by the immune system.

That’s not to say doctors have completely eliminated the risk of kidney transplant rejection, though. Unfortunately, while many kidneys will last much longer, the median life of a kidney transplant is still only ten years. Understanding the risks and early warning signs of rejection gives you the best chance of a successful kidney transplant. Read the full story on CareDx.com.

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Q&A: Mental Health Matters

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CareDx hosted the “Ask the Experts: Mental Health Matters” webinar in partnership with the National Kidney Foundation serving Northern California and the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, May 18. More than 600 members of the transplant community, comprised of transplant recipients, caregivers, and clinicians, joined the live virtual discussion to learn more about the role mental health plays in the pre- and post-transplant journey.

Below is a summary of the questions posed during the session, as well as answers from both the patients’ and clinicians’ perspectives. Read the full article on CareDx.com.

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Have Transplant, Will Travel — Travel Tips for Transplant Patients

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Having an organ transplant shouldn’t keep anyone from traveling but it does require some extra planning and precautions to ensure your health and safety. Whether on the waitlist or post-transplant, travel is often not only a necessity but also a great source of joy for many.

Whether by plane, train, or automobile, check out these simple tips for smooth travel ahead. Read the full story on CareDx.com.

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