Medical technology innovation and policy advancements are improving the transplantation experience for thousands of people in the European Union.
At the same time, issues such as organ shortages and long waiting lists need political action, as well as further steps in cross-border coordination and differences among different member states not only on transplantation but also on a post-transplantation journey.
In this series of articles, Euractiv is looking at the state of solid organ and stem cell transplantation in the EU.
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EU lacks cross border cooperation in access to transplants, experts warn
Est. 4minWith the EU's shortage of organs for transplants creating growing waiting lists, experts and doctors have highlighted the need for more cooperation between member states and more transparency regarding organ waiting lists.
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Stem cell transplant risks mitigated with stem cell therapies
Est. 6minHarmonisation of regulatory standards and keeping legislation up with scientific advances is needed to unleash stem cell transplant and therapies potential which can save the lives of people living with different conditions.
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Back to the future: Regenerating organs in the fight against shortages
Est. 5minWith organs short in supply, scientists are working hard to develop treatments for organ malfunctions independent of human donors. One such example is the use of artificial organs developed with the help of stem cells.
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Gut bacteria can be the key to safer stem cell transplantations, study finds
Est. 4minA new study shows that adverse effects in stem cell transplantation are less common when certain microbes are present in the patient’s gut which opens possibilities to create better conditions synthetically during the procedure.
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Why a successful transplant is only half the patient journey
Est. 6minThe period after a transplant poses significant challenges to patients, among them Graft-Versus-Host-Disease, and the unmet needs of post-transplant care receive limited attention. Together, we can increase awareness and ensure that transplant patients benefit from expanded treatment options and access.