Unlocking the benefits of transplantation with kidneys from older donors

Kidneys from older donors might improve the quality of life and survival of patients with kidney failure, yet these organs are often underutilized. Re-framing discussions of organ acceptance from older donors and its benefits over dialysis, especially for older patients and those who cannot tolerate...

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Published in:	Nature reviews. Nephrology Vol. 20; no. 9; pp. 562 - 563
Main Authors:	Fleetwood, Vidya A., Lentine, Krista L.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London Nature Publishing Group UK 01-09-2024 Nature Publishing Group
Subjects:	692/4022/1950 692/700/1518 692/700/565/545/576/402 692/700/784 Age Age Factors Aged Biopsy Blood & organ donations Comment Decision making Humans Informed consent Kidney Failure, Chronic - surgery Kidney Failure, Chronic - therapy Kidney Transplantation Kidney transplants Medical prognosis Medicine Medicine & Public Health Middle Aged Nephrology Older people Patients Quality of life Tissue and Organ Procurement Tissue Donors - supply & distribution
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Summary:	Kidneys from older donors might improve the quality of life and survival of patients with kidney failure, yet these organs are often underutilized. Re-framing discussions of organ acceptance from older donors and its benefits over dialysis, especially for older patients and those who cannot tolerate prolonged waiting for transplantation, is urgently needed.
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ISSN:	1759-5061 1759-507X 1759-507X
DOI:	10.1038/s41581-024-00851-z