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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🌎A study involving data from 10 countries reveals that the #COVID19 pandemic reduced organ donation and transplantation rates between 2019 and 2020. In Brazil, recovery was minimal in 2021, highlighting the challenges of resuming these activities. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #TransplantSky @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📱How do we educate those who received a new liver? A review of 14 studies shows that apps, text messages, mentoring, and videos support treatment adherence and monitoring. But no study has validated these technologies, and Brazilian research is lacking. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#REDCap validation in Human Tissue Banks! Study proves technical compliance with RDC 707/2022 (Anvisa): traceability via audit trails, access control, and data contingency. Scalable solution for #biobanks. 📊🔒 doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org #TransplantSky #MedSky

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The COVID-19 pandemic imposed a drastic setback on kidney transplant programs in Brazil, but post-pandemic indicators reveal a partial and heterogeneous recovery of the National Transplant System. 🆓 doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #MedSky #TransplantSky #covid19 @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Silvano Raia: an intelligence beyond #surgery. His career combined multiple intelligences, innovation, and leadership, from the 1st successful liver #transplant in Latin America (1985) to living-donor transplantation (1988), #xenotransplantation, and pig cloning. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🫀 What if information could also save lives? In Ji-Paraná, Brazil, the Dotoal Project brought education on organ, tissue, and bone marrow donation to 1,660 people in person and 23,228 social media accounts. 📢 Information → dialogue → awareness. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #transplantsky @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🫀 When is hepatic dysfunction actually a consequence of cardiogenic shock? A case of a 23-year-old man with viral myocarditis, multiorgan failure, and severe ventricular dysfunction who successfully underwent heart transplantation. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #cardiosky #transplantsky #BJT @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🦷 This review identified a high frequency of periodontal disease, caries, infections, gingival hyperplasia, and stomatitis in transplant recipients, in addition to inadequate oral hygiene and unmet needs for dental treatments. 🔓https://doi.org/10.53855/bjt.v29i1.764_ENG @scielo.org #TransplantSky

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

How can future healthcare professionals be taught about organ donation and transplantation? This paper presents a mapping of the educational technologies and strategies used to teach organ donation and transplantation to undergraduate healthcare students. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org #MedSky

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

An in silico #pharmacogenomic study identified donor CYP3A5 as the main determinant of post-liver transplant #diabetes risk. The *1 allele was associated with higher #tacrolimus doses and increased PTDM risk, supporting precision medicine strategies. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org #MedSky

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🧊Prolonged cold ischemia time is consistently associated with #kidney graft dysfunction, particularly delayed graft function, by intensifying ischemia–reperfusion injury and oxidative stress. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #TransplantSky @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A persistent drop in platelets after the 5th day of a liver transplant causes mortality to jump from 2% to 18%! It is a warning sign of systemic failure. Transfusing indiscriminately can worsen the condition. Read the open-access article at doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org #MedSky #TransplantSky

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🏥 Integrative review shows infections are a frequent complication in immunosuppressed #transplant recipients. #Nursing interventions (education, care bundles, and antimicrobial stewardship reduced infections, but evidence remains limited and heterogeneous. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

3D models of kidneys for transplantation show high accuracy and strong correlation with actual measurements (R=0.91 artery; R=0.85 vein). Bland-Altman analysis confirmed acceptable agreement, validating their use in preoperative vascular surgical planning. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

👁️Regional inequalities compromise the efficient use of scleral tissue for transplantation in Brazil. While the MW, SE, and S achieve greater efficiency, the N and NE experience higher tissue losses and lower therapeutic use. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org #MedSky #TransplantSky #BJT

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🤰A review of 45 studies shows that pregnancy after solid organ transplantation can be safe when it is carefully planned, graft function is stable, at least 12 months have elapsed since transplantation, and mycophenolate has been discontinued. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org #MedSky #pregnancy

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🧠A brainstem glioma in a kidney transplant recipient showed sustained regression after empirical radiotherapy. This case highlights the importance of neurological surveillance and multidisciplinary management in immunosuppressed patients. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org #MedSky #TransplantSky

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

⁉️What if liver transplantation were no longer considered a contraindication, but instead became a viable treatment option for patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases? Read for free at doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #MedSky #TransplantSky #OncoSky @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Not all #gastrointestinal complications after heart transplantation carry the same clinical significance. While they are more common in 👶pediatric patients, they can be far more lethal in 🧑adults. 🔗https://doi.org/10.53855/bjt.v29i1.780_ENG #MedSky #CardioSky #TransplantSky @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🫁 Study of 75 Brazilian LT recipients for #hepatopulmonarysyndrome (2012-2024): 72.7% survival at 1 year, 63.6% at 3 years. No significant differences by sex, race, or liver disease etiology. Cox model found no independent mortality predictors. #MedSky doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The results of this study reinforce that physical rehabilitation programs after liver transplantation can contribute not only to functional recovery but also to essential aspects of patients' quality of life and well-being. 💚 doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org #MedSky #transplantsky #BJT

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

What poses the greatest challenge in a transplant patient's journey: the surgery itself or access to care? A Brazilian study found that 26% of hospitalized transplant patients needed specialized navigation support. Discover why 🔗 doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #MedSky #Transplantsky @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🧠 More than 72,000 people were waiting for a transplant in Brazil in 2025. Yet a shortage of qualified professionals can delay the Brain Death Protocol - the critical step that makes organ donation possible. Faster diagnosis means more lives saved. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

❄️A systematic review found that liver grafts exposed to >8 hours of cold ischemia had more transfusions, longer ICU stays, higher costs, & poorer early recovery. Even advanced preservation technologies only partially offset the damage. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #MedSky#transplantsky #BJT @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Can a kidney graft fail because of a genetic disease that remained undiagnosed for decades? A case report in kidney transplantation describes how late graft dysfunction led to the diagnosis of Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 (PH1), a rare inherited metabolic disorder. @scielo.org #transplantsky

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Beyond the SARS-CoV-2 virus, ICU overload impacted post-brain de@th transplants. A review by physicians shows that the drop in donations was logistical: beds were scarce, processing times skyrocketed, & donor clinical instability increased. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #COVID19 #MedSky @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🫁 CMV after lung transplant: Brazilian researchers validated a qPCR cutoff (3.75 log IU/mL) with 100% sensitivity — paving the way to replace pp65 antigenemia in the public health system. 🔓https://doi.org/10.53855/bjt.v29i1.756_ENG #cytomegalovirus #MedSky #TXPforALL @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🩸 Bone marrow transplants in Brazil dropped 18% during #COVID19. Recovery came, but regional inequalities remain stark. Who has access to treatment depends on where you live. Full study 👉https://doi.org/10.53855/bjt.v29i1.792_ENG #MedSky #TransplantSky @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

On International Nurse Day, the Brazilian Journal of Transplantation honors the professionals who stand by patients at every stage of transplantation - from organ procurement to post-transplant follow-up. #IND2026 #BJT

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Research reveals an average error rate of 37.9% in questions regarding the clinical management of the potential donor, despite 93% of healthcare professionals stating that they know and use the clinical management guidelines. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org #MedSky #organdonation #BJT

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

👁️ 1 cornea donated in 2019 → 35 donors in 2025. A Brazilian hospital restructured its organ procurement team & managed quality indicators monthly. Donor identification jumped from 33% to 88%. Data-driven healthcare saves sight. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #TransplantSky #MedSky #BJT @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

46% of families refuse organ donation during the family interview for pediatric organ and tissue donation. What if the problem wasn't the families' decision, but the teams' lack of technical and communication skills? 🆓https://doi.org/10.53855/bjt.v29i1.716_ENG @scielo.org #MedSky #organdonation #BJT

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

🧬 Brazilian researchers have discovered that a technological packaging method preserves the #pancreas better for #transplantation than boxes with ice. Healthier cells, safer transplants. 👀Read more at doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🤖 AI in kidney transplantation is growing fast, but research is heavily skewed toward post-transplant monitoring (65.7% of studies), leaving pre-transplant decision-making & patient behavior largely unexplored. 181 studies/ 7 AI application categories/ 1 clear gap doi.org/10.53855/bjt... @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Did you know that family refusal is still the main barrier to organ donation? A new study on the Northern Region of Brazil (2020-2024) shows that, despite the increase in the number of potential donors, misinformation continues to hinder vital transplants. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #MedSky @scielo.org

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SciELO @scielo.org · 10/03/2026

🧪Mesmo com cerca de 80% dos pacientes retornando ao trabalho após o transplante hepático, a chance de permanecer no emprego formal cai em 20%. Leia o press release publicado pela Brazilian Journal of Transplantation! pressreleases.scielo.org/blog/2026/03...

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Transplante hepático amplia a sobrevida, mas reduz em 20% o emprego formal • SciELO em Perspectiva | Press Releases

Mesmo com cerca de 80% dos pacientes retornando ao trabalho após o transplante hepático, a chance de permanecer no emprego formal cai em 20%. Metade dos transplantados migra para a informalidade ou se...

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SciELO @scielo.org · 09/03/2026

🧪Estudo com mais de 500 transplantados renais mostra que 12% desenvolveram infecção urinária no primeiro mês após a cirurgia, principalmente nos primeiros cinco dias. Leia o press release publicado pela Brazilian Journal of Transplantation! pressreleases.scielo.org/blog/2026/03...

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Infecção urinária nos primeiros dias após o transplante renal exige atenção redobrada • SciELO em Perspectiva | Press Releases

Estudo com mais de 500 transplantados renais mostra que 12% desenvolveram infecção urinária no primeiro mês após a cirurgia, principalmente nos primeiros cinco dias. A alta resistência bacteriana aos ...

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SciELO @scielo.org · 09/03/2026

🧪 Hoje damos início à Semana Especial do Brazilian Journal of Transplantation, trazendo publicações representativas de seu escopo multidisciplinar no campo de transplantes de órgãos e tecidos. O primeiro post fala sobre a trajetória do periódico, confira! pressreleases.scielo.org/blog/2026/03...

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Brazilian Journal of Transplantation celebra sua trajetória e amplifica sua voz na Semana SciELO • SciELO em Perspectiva | Press Releases

A missão do Brazilian Journal of Transplantation é fomentar o desenvolvimento de atividades relacionadas a transplantes de órgãos e tecidos, promovendo a compreensão e o avanço nesse campo,…

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🚨 Contagem regressiva do BJT para a Semana Especial @scielo.org ! Serão 9 press releases publicados ao longo da próxima semana. Destaques para artigos sobre: 🫀 Doação pediátrica 🧬 Imunologia 🦠 Infecção 🩺 Sobrevida 🦴Doação de ossos 📊 Políticas públicas 📖Editoria científica #BJT #SciELO #ABTO

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

This study analyzes the role of splenic artery embolization after liver transplantation. It is a minimally invasive and effective intervention in the treatment of serious complications, and is essential to ensure graft viability. 🔓https://doi.org/10.53855/bjt.v29i1.759_ENG #MedSky #BJT @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Study reveals family grief after #organdonation involves a dual process of loss & restoration. Donation offers comfort/meaning but doesn't erase pain, especially in traumatic deaths. Validating emotions is crucial for healthcare support. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #bereavement #MedSky #BJT @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

New review of 20 studies (2015-2025) on #kidneytransplant stents: early removal (≤14 days) significantly cuts UTI risk & bacterial colonization without increasing major complications like stenosis or leakage. Prolonged use offers no extra benefit. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #MedSky #BJT @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Brazilian single-center cohort of #multivisceral #transplantation shows survival comparable to international benchmarks (66.7% at 1–3y; 53.3% at 5y), despite prolonged waiting times. Multidisciplinary postoperative care was key to recovery. doi.org/10.53855/bjt... #MedSky #SUS #BJT @scielo.org

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brazjtranspl.bsky.social @brazjtranspl.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Study reveals strong regional disparity in organ #transplants in Northeast Brazil. Although the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) supports the largest public transplant program in the world, there are still challenges to be faced. 🔗https://doi.org/10.53855/bjt.v29i1.746_ENG @scielo.org

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