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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This review paper explains why solid organ transplant recipients are at increased risk of HPV-associated anal cancer. #TXPforAll #Transplantation #Infection tinyurl.com/yeu3b3vv

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This study provides longitudinal data on EBV DNAemia in the context of chronic high EBV load and PTLD in the pediatric liver transplants. #TXPforAll #Transplantation tinyurl.com/bdh6bw8n

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🔥 The future of transplant tolerance? CXCR4⁺ iTS-Tregs homed to islet grafts and delivered 100+ days of graft acceptance in mice. A big step toward cell-based immune tolerance. #Transplantation #TXPforAll #Immunology tinyurl.com/4x8dru26

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

Creating inclusive, respectful environments where every voice is heard can improve collaboration, reduce burnout, and enhance patient care. Time for transplant-specific guidelines on communication, inclusion, and minimizing hierarchy. tinyurl.com/57676fjn

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

Brazil continues to lead in kidney transplantation. New reforms improve equity and access by addressing highly sensitized patients, donor typing gaps, and regional disparities—showcasing how evidence-based policy can strengthen transplant outcomes. tinyurl.com/mr4ca8e

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

An “immune-guided” CMV strategy in kidney transplant recipients didn’t lower infection rates, but reduced CMV disease suggesting tailored prophylaxis based on immune response may improve clinically meaningful outcomes. #TXPforAll #Transplantation tinyurl.com/543jt738

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

This paper shows that, despite better early outcomes, progress has plateaued in the last 50 years of kidney transplant data. Long-term graft survival is declining in the modern era due to older, more comorbid recipients and rising infection-related deaths. tinyurl.com/2p9ucusb

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

NMP may not fully rescue livers after prolonged cold ischemia—longer storage led to poorer recovery or increased injury in a pig DCD model. #TXPforAll #Transplantation #OpenAccess tinyurl.com/4cprrnkz

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Lower socioeconomic Status worsens kidney transplant access and outcomes in England but not in Northern Ireland showing care models drive equity. #TXPforAll #Transplantation tinyurl.com/3rm334d7

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

👉Donor genetics matter, especially in HIV+ kidney transplant recipients. A single APOL1 risk variant in donors was linked to significantly worse outcomes (rejection/graft failure), with hazard ratios up to 10.1 across cohorts. #TXPforAll #Transplantation tinyurl.com/3uawa9xb

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The April issue of Transplantation features cutting-edge studies presented at the #WTC2025 with real clinical impact, from viruses to vaccines, offering new insights to improve care for transplant recipients. #TXPforAll #Transplantation tinyurl.com/3xxbakmu

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The future of organ transplants? In #xenotransplantation, adding αIL-15 helped pig kidney grafts last longer in primates by reshaping NK cells — key drivers of rejection. 💡 Targeting the immune system smarter = better graft survival. tinyurl.com/5bu2ck6f

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This paper discusses what transplant patients are really talking about online. It explores 1,000 posts from Reddit’s transplant community and reveals how patients share experiences, seek support, and navigate life after solid organ transplantation. tinyurl.com/43fjaepk

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

"Do kidney transplant outcomes differ among people living with HIV?" Gray et al. analyzed over 30,000 UK recipients to demonstrate the importance of accounting for ethnicity and socioeconomic deprivation when comparing outcomes. tinyurl.com/4umvrstk tinyurl.com/yz39cdcn

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

2025 World Transplant Congress, #WTC2025, experts from around the world presented significant advancements in xenotransplantation, including the first successful multitransgenic pig heart and kidney transplants into living recipients #xenotransplantation tinyurl.com/aed65y6n

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Not all HLA-DQ mismatches are equal 🧬Here, the authors pinpoint the amino acids that spark harmful antibodies—helping predict high-risk transplants and improve long-term outcomes. #TXPforAll #immunology #transplantation tinyurl.com/3whj5wv2

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

A new global milestone in transplantation has been reached: A total of 173,727 solid organ transplants were performed worldwide in 2024, which is the highest number ever recorded and represents a 2% increase on 2023. Download this freely available paper! tinyurl.com/z9842fd9

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

This new international consensus recommends making drug adjustments earlier and collaborating more closely with dermatologists to protect kidney transplant recipients from skin cancer. #TXPforAll #Transplantation tinyurl.com/mvah9bc6

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

TXD’s most popular papers of 2025 are out now! Dive into the year’s most influential breakthroughs from innovative treatments for chronic rejection to cutting-edge advances in machine perfusion, plus essential insights on improving access. tinyurl.com/8ftxmfez

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Most-read of 2025! From cutting-edge consensus guidelines and insights on SGLT2 inhibitors to essential reviews on chronic rejection and trends in deceased-donor kidney offer refusals. These highlight the research driving the field forward. #TXPforAll tinyurl.com/5uu6mhn3

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Aging reshapes immunity. Our new review highlights how immunosenescence influences kidney transplant outcomes and why senolytics may offer future therapeutic promise. TXPforAll #Immunology #OpenAccess tinyurl.com/23s2x4dp

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Paper reports on clinical xenogeneic heart transplantation. Lessons from the Second Patient," offering a groundbreaking perspective on what we've learned, what's possible, and the future of cross-species heart transplantation. #Xenotransplantation tinyurl.com/3hyjr3p8

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Freely downloadable paper shows biomarker dynamics vary between hypothermic (HMPO₂) and normothermic (NMP) perfusion in kidney transplants. Some biomarkers align across methods, but NMP provides key insights into function and reconditioning potential tinyurl.com/35tdhj2s

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The Transplantation Society (TTS) @ttsorg.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🚨Upcoming webinar 👉 Transplantation and Social Media: From Global Impact to Personal Practice 📅 Wed., Oct. 29 at 11:00 AM (ET) 💡Explore effective social media strategies to enhance transplant communication, education, and engagement with patients, professionals, and the public.

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Graft rejection forces lifelong immunosuppression—bringing risks of infection & cancer. Veltman et al. explores extracorporeal photopheresis as a targeted alternative, highlighting immune pathways & biomarkers guide its use in solid organ transplantation tinyurl.com/mrm2ytjm

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

BK virus is a major cause of kidney transplant failure. This study shows that boosting virus-fighting immune cells in the lab—and adding checkpoint inhibitors—could make future treatments more effective at protecting transplanted kidneys. #TXPforAll tinyurl.com/5n76fk77

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

New in Transplantation! Patient Selection for Xenotransplant Human Clinical Trials: A Data-driven Approach. #TXPforAll #Transplantation tinyurl.com/4fwsv44c

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Men and women face different risks while waiting for transplants. Younger women with kidney disease are at higher risk, older women often do better, and liver transplant risks shift with time—showing why sex matters in transplant care!! #TXPforAll tinyurl.com/4mywsrxm

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The Transplantation Society (TTS) @ttsorg.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Don't miss the latest Behind the Paper with David K.C. Cooper! Watch or listen to an in-depth interview on the recent @transplantation.bsky.social paper 👉 The Relative Roles of Inflammation in Kidney Allotransplantation and Xenotransplantation 🔗 tinyurl.com/mr47jdzk

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The Transplantation Society (TTS) @ttsorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🚨Don't miss tomorrow's webinar 👉 Outcomes in Sequential Solid Organ and Haematopoietic Cell Transplantation 📅 Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 3 pm (ET) 💬 @drjenkidney.bsky.social, Shweta Anjan, Rachel Phalen, Meera Gupta, Michelle Long Schoettler 🔗 tinyurl.com/m568asnb

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🌍 Applications open! The Transplantation Editorial Fellowship welcomes early-career researchers, clinicians & post-docs ready to shape the future of transplant science & publishing. 📖. #Transplantation #TXPforAll journals.lww.com/transplantjo...

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The Transplantation Society (TTS) @ttsorg.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

🔔 Did you miss our webinar? 👉 Immune Biomarkers for CMV Infection You can now watch the recording! Camille Kotton and Stefan Tullius interview Bradley Gardiner about his team’s groundbreaking research and @transplantation.bsky.social paper. Watch here 🔗 tts.org/august27

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

New meta-analysis: In > 7,000 kidney transplant recipients, SGLT2 inhibitors & GLP-1RAs were linked to better survival, cardiovascular & kidney outcomes, weight loss, lower HbA1c—without added safety risks! #TXPforAll #Transplantation tinyurl.com/4p6fdybn

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

✨Dive into transplant science! Our Collections highlight the most impactful studies in #Immunology, #Surgery & Clinical Practice. #TXPforAll Start exploring 👉: journals.lww.com/transplantjo...

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Landmark clinical xenotransplantation was made possible by decades of innovation—from genetic engineering to ethical and regulatory frameworks—led by the global xenotransplant community, IXA, TTS & WHO #TXPforAll #Transplantation #OpenAccess tinyurl.com/yh8r6hf7

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Carla Baan @carlabaan.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

🚀 Powerful insights from today’s Social Media session at #WTC2025! About the future of transplant communication. 💬🧬📱 #TransplantTwitter @ttsorg.bsky.social @astinfo.bsky.social

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Kidney transplant recipients with graft loss face major unmet care needs. This qualitative study highlights 6 key areas—from expectation setting to psychosocial support—where a patient-centered approach can improve outcomes. #TXPforAll #Transplantation tinyurl.com/mrfnp86d

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Carla Baan @carlabaan.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

It is so nice to meet colleagues and friends at the #WTC2025 meeting. #transplantation. Great science!

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Just published online! Summary Report of the CTS-TIREX Expert Meeting 2024. 🌐 Innovative Approaches to Immunogenetics & Organ Transplantation. #TXPforAll #OpenAccess #Transplantation #freelydownlaodable tinyurl.com/3nvj75py

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Most popular article from last month! "The National Use and Outcomes of Machine Perfusion (MP) in Liver Transplantation." MP use has grown rapidly in the U.S., increasing from 0.3% in 2016 to 15.5% in 2023. #TXPforAll #LiverTransplantation @JohnsHopkins tinyurl.com/4zdt2fn9

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

This study by Baan et al. reports that kidney-derived urinary extracellular vesicles (KD-uEVs) are promising noninvasive biomarkers for the early diagnosis of acute rejection. #Transplantation #TXPforAll #OpenAccess tinyurl.com/m3kh3dde

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

A decade of research reveals growing global collaboration—but major gaps remain. Only 2.2% of potential institutional links explored. LMICs still underrepresented. Time to foster inclusive, equitable partnerships in transplantation science. tinyurl.com/yxxvtp4d

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

One of our most downloaded papers! Don’t miss this standout read: Normothermic Ex Vivo Perfusion Before Transplantation of the Kidney (NEXT-Kidney): A Single-center, Nonrandomized Feasibility Study — a must read #transplantation. @germjacq tinyurl.com/4cve7ypw #TXPforAll

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Are we discarding transplantable livers too soon? A new study shows that nonbiopsy assessments of donor liver fat (steatosis) are often too conservative — leading to up to 17% unnecessary liver discards. #TXPforAll #LiverTransplantation tinyurl.com/267h3fvu

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Helen Stark & Quan Yao Ho dive into key takeaways from the 6th International Sam Strober Workshop on Clinical Immune Tolerance. Don’t miss the latest in groundbreaking tolerance research! 🔗 tts.org/podcast2 #Immunology #TXPforAll #Transplantation @ttsorg @TransplantJrnl

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Kidney-derived urinary extracellular vesicles rise show promise as noninvasive #biomarkers to distinguish acute rejection (AR) from acute tubular necrosis (ATN). @BaanCarla TXPforAll #OpenAccess #KidneyTransplantation #Biomarker tinyurl.com/39kuynjd...

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Carla Baan @carlabaan.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Super, our paper on the presence of extracellular vesicles after kidney transplantation is out now. Freely downloadable!

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Finally, the guidelines on Imlifidase usuage are up!!New consensus guidelines offer a model for using imlifidase in highly sensitized kidney transplant (HS KTx) candidates across the Eurotransplant region #TXPforALL tinyurl.com/3xmmkspu...

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transplantation.bsky.social @transplantation.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

PTLD significantly reduces survival in high-risk EBV D+R– #KidneyTransplant recipients. Preventive strategies like rituximab may be cost-effective if highly effective & affordable. #TransplantTwitter #TXPforALL #OpenAccess tinyurl.com/y9xwxkjz

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