Study finds that among younger kidney transplant recipients, a disproportionate number of African Americans and individuals with less education receive organs that have low quality.
Access to Kidney Transplantation and Racial Disparities
Racial disparities exist in both the early and late steps in access to kidney transplantation, says a new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation
Racial disparities exist in both the early and late steps in access to kidney transplantation, says a new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation
Among the major findings:
- Of 13,615 ECD transplants, 591 (4.3%) kidneys went to recipients between 18 and 40 years of age who were waitlisted less than three years.
- African Americans were 1.7 times more likely to receive an ECD kidney than Caucasians.
- Individuals with less education were 2.3 times more likely to receive an ECD kidney than those with a college degree; however, African Americans with higher education levels were not more likely to receive such a lower-quality kidney than Caucasians with college degrees.
"To our knowledge, this is the first report showing that there are racial and social disparities in the quality of allocated transplanted organs. Understanding that such disparities exist is the essential first step to addressing inequalities in health care and to attempt to improve patient outcomes," said Dr. Mohandas. He added that it is important to ensure that kidney transplant candidates are not just informed, but also educated about their choices.
The Kidney Transplantation conspiracy in South Africa
Three South African Indian doctors have been charged of alleged involvement in a scam, which saw Brazilians being paid paltry sums for their kidneys, which were transplanted into mainly Israeli clients.
Three South African Indian doctors have been charged of alleged involvement in a scam, which saw Brazilians being paid paltry sums for their kidneys, which were transplanted into mainly Israeli clients.
Disclosures: The authors reported no financial disclosures.
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New Kidney Transplantation procedure
A transplantation procedure that will most likely help patients with renal failure to receive kidneys from unmatched donors has been implemented by a
A transplantation procedure that will most likely help patients with renal failure to receive kidneys from unmatched donors has been implemented by a
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Punjab Government Told To Explain Illegal Kidney Transplantations
As many as 300 laborers in the state are reported to have lost their kidneys since the year 2001.
As many as 300 laborers in the state are reported to have lost their kidneys since the year 2001.
