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VisitBiden Administration Rule Allows HIV-Positive Organ Transplants, Aims to Shorten Wait Times
Nov 26, 2024, 04:19 PM
The Biden administration has announced a new rule on Tuesday allowing organ transplants from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive recipients. This rule, which takes effect on Wednesday, is expected to increase the pool of available organs and shorten wait times for transplants for all patients, regardless of HIV status. U.S. health officials confirmed that this change applies to kidney and liver transplants, providing new opportunities for individuals living with HIV who require these procedures.
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