New record set for annual organ transplants in US

The number of organs transplanted in 2022 set a new annual record at 42,887 transplants in the U.S., including more than 25,000 kidney transplants for the first time, according to a press release from the United Network of Organ Sharing.

There was an overall 3.7% increase in transplants since 2021 and a 3.4% increase in kidney transplants. Specifically, 25,498 kidney transplants were performed. Records were also set for liver, heart and lung transplants. Read more in Healio.