NEJM Study Shows Kidney Transplants Safe Between HIV-Positive Donors and Recipients, Led by Dorry Segev

Oct 16, 2024, 09:56 PM

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) has found that kidney transplantation from donors with HIV to recipients with HIV is safe and effective. The research indicates that the outcomes of these transplants are noninferior to those from donors without HIV. This study, led by Dorry Segev and the HOPE in action investigators, is expected to influence policy regarding kidney transplants among HIV-positive individuals. The findings were also highlighted by various medical news outlets, emphasizing the significance of this advancement in transplant medicine.