U.S. health officials allow organ transplants from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive patients

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U.S. health officials announced a new rule allowing HIV-positive patients to receive organ transplants from HIV-positive donors. This change, effective Wednesday, expands the donor pool and aims to improve transplant outcomes. Previously, such transplants were only permitted in research studies. The new rule is expected to reduce wait times for all patients needing kidney or liver transplants. Research supports the safety of this practice, showing similar survival rates and low organ rejection among recipients of organs from HIV-positive and HIV-negative donors.


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