COVID-19 mRNA-1273 Noninferior to BNT162b2 Vaccine After Third Dose in Immunosuppressed
Researchers examined antibody responses among immunosuppressed patients following receipt of a third dose of either the mRNA-1273 or BNT162b2 vaccine.
Researchers examined antibody responses among immunosuppressed patients following receipt of a third dose of either the mRNA-1273 or BNT162b2 vaccine.
Researchers assessed the characteristics and outcomes of patients having lung transplantation for COVID-19-related end-stage lung disease.
The finding is from a study conducted in California, where all individuals currently have access to a kidney transplant, regardless of immigration status.
Letermovir is currently marketed under the brand name Prevymis for prophylaxis of CMV infection and disease in adult CMV-seropositive recipients of an allogeneic HSCT.
Investigators conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the safety and efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation for C difficile infection in pediatric patients.
An analysis of US data revealed that patients with end-stage kidney disease admitted to a hospital on a weekend vs a weekday are 8% more likely to die in the hospital.
The OPTN policy revision may increase some Black kidney candidates’ total waiting time, which is a major factor in their transplant priority for organ offers.
Kidney transplantation access increased for some groups, but so did the kidney discard rate.
The update reflects advances in hepatitis C management, such as antiviral therapy, increased use of hepatitis C kidney grafts, and treatment of glomerular diseases associated with the virus.
Vaccination decreased the risk for COVID-related hospitalization and death, according to a retrospective study.