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Cardiac Risk Stratification in Liver Transplantation: Results of a Tiered Assessment Protocol Based on Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Coronary artery disease (CAD) confers increased peri‐operative risk in patients undergoing liver transplantation (LT). Although routine screening for CAD is recommended, there is limited...

source: Liver Transplantation

Cycle Thresholds Among Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Testing Positive for SARS-CoV-2

Solid organ transplant recipients may have prolonged high viral burden of SARS-CoV-2. Further data are needed to understand whether cycle threshold data can help inform strategies for prevention of healthcare-associated transmission...

source: Transplantation

Prevalence and Predictors of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies among Solid Organ Transplant Recipients with Confirmed Infection

It remains uncertain whether immunocompromised patients including solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients will have a robust antibody response to SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. We enrolled all adult SOT recipients...

source: American Journal of Transplanation

Failure to Advance Access to Kidney Transplantation over 2 Decades in the United States

Extensive research and policies have been developed to improve access to kidney transplantation among patients with ESKD. Despite this, wide variation in transplant referral rates exists between dialysis facilities.

source: Journal of the American Society of Nephrologist

Help us Identify Women Speakers

Last year, the Women's Health COP (WHCOP) created a list of women speakers to facilitate the selection of a diverse cohort of speakers for AST events, reflecting the breadth of the membership and expertise. To ensure this list is up to date and includes all those who wish...

source: AST

DEADLINE EXTENDED: AST and Natera Research Grants on donor-derived cell-free DNA

Natera and the AST Research Network have extended the deadline to apply for a research grant on donor-derived cell-free DNA. Four grants will be awarded in various focuses. Submissions are open through March 12, 2021.

source: AST

A KPCOP survey: "Survey of Transplant Clinician Opinions on Use of Race in the Estimation of Glomerular Filtration Rate"

To better inform approaches to GFR estimation as it relates to transplant practice, AST's KPCOP Policy Workgroup is seeking your responses to a brief 5-minute survey.

source: AST

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Novel Approaches to the Assessment of Frailty

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 3 pm ET

source: AST

"Association of Antiviral Prophylaxis and Rituximab Use with Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD): A Nationwide Cohort Study"

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | 11 am ET

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COVID-19 Resources for Transplant Recipients

The AST has added several COVID-19 resources for your patients including several handouts and vaccine information. Check out our COVID-19 page to see a full list of resources.

source: AST

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ Sheet

The AST recently updated the COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ Sheet. This FAQ document was developed to relay information on the current state of knowledge about the vaccine.

source: AST

OPTN Public Comment

The OPTN Public Comment winter cycle is now open until March 23. The COPs are currently working on feedback for a Society response. Individual thoughts are welcomed, and should be submitted to info@myast.org no later than March 1. All AST members are encouraged to respond...

source: OPTN

COP Networking Events at CEoT 2021

Several of the AST's Communities of Practice (COPs) are hosting networking events during CEoT 2021. These events are open to everyone, and not limited to AST or COP membership.

source: AST

Pre-Meeting Cocktail Reception

CareDx is excited to partner with AST to welcome you to CEoT with a virtual cocktail reception on Wednesday, February 24. The event will feature AST President Dr. Rich Formica, incoming AST President Dr. John Gill, and CareDx's Dr. Sham Dholakia, SVP as guest mixologists....

source: CareDx

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Increased use of split-liver transplants can trim waiting lists

Cardiac Risk Stratification in Liver Transplantation: Results of a Tiered Assessment Protocol Based on Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Cycle Thresholds Among Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Testing Positive for SARS-CoV-2

Prevalence and Predictors of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies among Solid Organ Transplant Recipients with Confirmed Infection

Failure to Advance Access to Kidney Transplantation over 2 Decades in the United States

Help us Identify Women Speakers

DEADLINE EXTENDED: AST and Natera Research Grants on donor-derived cell-free DNA

A KPCOP survey: "Survey of Transplant Clinician Opinions on Use of Race in the Estimation of Glomerular Filtration Rate"

SUBSCRIBE

Novel Approaches to the Assessment of Frailty

"Association of Antiviral Prophylaxis and Rituximab Use with Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD): A Nationwide Cohort Study"

COVID-19 Resources for Transplant Recipients

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ Sheet

OPTN Public Comment

COP Networking Events at CEoT 2021

Pre-Meeting Cocktail Reception

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