Q&A: Shaping the future of lung transplantation with technology

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By Isabella Hornick
By Lisa Anderson, PhD

In the transplantation world, technology has played a major role in advancing the way donor organs are transported and preserved.

One advancement in lung transplant preservation that recently received FDA 510(k) clearance is the BAROguard system (Paragonix Technologies), which is designed to keep lungs at optimal temperatures and inflation pressures during transport, according to a press release. Read the article in Healio.

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There May Be a Better Way to Allocate Precious Donor Lungs for Transplant

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MONDAY, Jan. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new way of allocating donor lungs that eliminates geographical restrictions could save more lives, new research suggests.

In early 2023, the current U.S. system, which looks for compatible candidates within a fixed radius, will be replaced by the Composite Allocation Score. The new score will prioritize a candidate’s medical needs. Read more in U.S. News & World Report.

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