Articles
Read articles about organ and tissue donation here. Discover the latest developments, the experiences of surviving relatives, and research by doctors.
'50 percent more kidney transplantations through Cross-over+'
Jacqueline van de Wetering and Kristiaan Glorie work together on Cross-over+. This exchange program improves the matching of living kidney donors and patients.
Data and people together make the difference
Thanks to data, doctors and patients can make better choices and differences in working methods and treatment choices between doctors are reduced. Yet the human factor remains essential.
Spotting concerns and providing aftercare: this is how you can better help loved ones of an organ donor
Organ donation has a major impact on loved ones. How can their care be improved even further? Gert Olthuis (Radboudumc) led a study. Read the findings 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 guides us through its applications for his own center and at the national level.
Use of AI after kidney transplantation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can optimize the evaluation of transplanted kidneys. Where do the opportunities lie and what are the challenges?
Cultured endothelial cells: hope for cornea patients
Injecting cultured endothelial cells onto the innermost layer of the cornea is an innovative technique that holds great promise 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 viable.
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 keep in mind during the conversation about organ donation? How do you approach this when different backgrounds lead to different perspectives? Read the interview with Ramzi Oulad Lmaroudia.
