Articles
Read articles here about organ and tissue donation. Discover the latest developments, the experiences of surviving relatives, and research by doctors.
Noticing concerns and providing aftercare: how to better help the loved ones of an organ donor
Organ donation is profound for loved ones. How can care for them be improved? Gert Olthuis (Radboudumc) led a study. Read the results here.
‘I can get an incredible amount out of the Kidney Dashboard’
Stefan Berger is an internist-nephrologist at UMC Groningen. As an enthusiastic user of the Kidney Dashboard, he takes us through the applications for his own center and at a national level.
Use of AI after kidney transplantation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can optimize the assessment of transplanted kidneys. What are the opportunities and what are the challenges?
Cultured endothelial cells: hope for corneal patients
Injecting cultured endothelial cells onto the inner layer of the cornea is an innovative technique that is promising for patients with eye problems.
National study: effectiveness of aNRP in donor livers
A national study is underway in 3 liver centers into abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (aNRP), a technique to keep donor organs suitable.
Innovations in donation and transplantation
Developments in the world of donation and transplantation are moving fast. Examples include machine perfusion, artificial intelligence, the use of cultured tissue, and xenotransplantation.
How do you conduct a culturally sensitive conversation?
What should you pay attention to when discussing organ donation? How do you do this when it is viewed differently from different backgrounds? Read the interview with Ramzi Oulad Lmaroudia.
Research: tissue donation conversation in practice
How do conversations about tissue donation go in practice? Research shows that there is room for improvement, especially when discussing 'no-objection registration'.
'No fewer than four sisters wanted to be kidney donors'
When Herman needed a new kidney, no fewer than 4 of his sisters wanted to be donors. A luxury position for Herman, but also a dilemma for the sisters.
