News
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Unlocking Hyperimmunes - Emerging Clinical Data about Cytogam, Presented by Kamada12 September 2024
In this episode of the ISHLT Voices podcast, hosted by Kamada, you’ll hear a discussion on the utilization of Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin (CMV IgG) in solid organ transplantation (SOT).
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ISHLT Strategic Investment Fund: Opening in January 20259 September 2024
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) has announced the launch of a “Strategic Investment Fund,” a unique opportunity for members to propose transformational programs that will significantly advance the field and add substantial value to our society. The programs will be funded and carried out by ISHLT.
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New Heart Failure Clinical Performance and Quality Measures Endorsed by ISHLT6 September 2024
Endorsed by ISHLT, this document is a focused update to the 2020 report and describes performance measure for heart failure that are appropriate for public reporting or pay-for-performance programs.
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A New Vision for the Journal on JHLT: The Podcast4 September 2024
In this special episode of JHLT: The Podcast, the JHLT Digital Media Editors connect with Joseph Rogers, MD , the new Editor-in-Chief of the Journal.
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Renew Your ISHLT Membership for 20253 September 2024
It’s time to renew your ISHLT membership for 2025. Renew today for another year of community, growth, and scientific progress.
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US CMS Affirms Coverage for cfDNA Testing for Transplant Surveillance, Supported by ISHLT Advocacy Work27 August 2024
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently decided to reverse a proposal that would have restricted coverage for non-invasive blood-based surveillance testing used to detect rejection in transplant patients. This decision is a victory for the transplant community, as it preserves access to a tool transplant professionals use to detect and treat allograft rejection as early as possible.
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August Journal Watch: Early Career Pharmacy Professionals Share Relevant Studies26 August 2024
ISHLT Journal Watch is a periodic publication presented by the ISHLT Early Career and Trainee Committee, and is available in both English y en Español. The August 2024 Journal Watch explores topics in Pharmacy.
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ISHLT Endorses 2024 Middle East Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Conference21 August 2024
ISHLT leadership is proud to endorse the 2024 Middle East Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Conference, which will be held 26-27 October, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Upcoming Webinar Presented by Natera: Register Now20 August 2024
Join Natera Heart Transplant Medical Director Michael Olymbios, MD to learn how the addition of DQS significantly reduces the rate of false positive results and improves the accuracy of detecting both acute cellular rejection (ACR) and antibody mediated rejection (AMR).
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Sold Out JHLT/ISHLT Joint Webinar: Review Papers Like an Expert19 August 2024
Looking for guidance on contributing to the medical literature in advanced heart and lung failure and transplantation? The Review Papers like an Expert webinar is designed to help early career professionals and trainees review papers like an expert. Sign up or invite a colleague who might benefit from sharpening these skills.
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Hot Topics in Pulmonary Vascular Disease at ISHLT202415 August 2024
The ISHLT Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions is the gateway to the latest science and practice for the care team in advanced heart and lung disease. Watch the video below to learn more about the latest in pulmonary vascular disease topics that were discussed at ISHLT2024 in Prague this April.
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Modular Simulation Frameworks for Organ Allocation on JHLT: The Podcast14 August 2024
JHLT: The Podcast returns for a second episode this month to discuss a paper from the August issue of JHLT, "A modular simulation framework for organ allocation ."
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Insights and Ideas from 23 July Early Career and Trainee Community Open Discussion9 August 2024
On 23 July, more than 50 ISHLT members and nonmembers from 8 countries gathered for an exchange of ideas about early career and trainee participation in the Society.
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New ISHLT Guideline on the Care and Evaluation of Heart Transplant Candidates8 August 2024
A new ISHLT Document, ISHLT Guidelines for the Evaluation and Care of Cardiac Transplant Candidates-2024, has been published in JHLT and is available to read online!
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August JHLT Podcast Explores ISHLT Consensus on Hemocompatibility Issues in Durable VADs7 August 2024
August's first JHLT podcast explores a recent ISHLT consensus document on preventing hemocompatibility related adverse events in patients with durable, continuous-flow ventricular assist devices.
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NOW OPEN: ISHLT2025 Call for Abstracts1 August 2024
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) has opened abstract submissions for its 45th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Boston, MA USA on 27-30 April, 2025. ISHLT2025 will feature educational content spanning the breadth of clinical practice and research concerning heart and lung transplantation, advanced heart and lung disease, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary vascular disease. The submission period will be open until Tuesday, 15 October at 11:59 p.m. ET/Wednesday, 16 October at 3:59 UTC. Don’t delay—if your science is ready to submit, act now.
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Hot Topics in Advanced Lung Failure + Transplantation at ISHLT202424 July 2024
The ISHLT Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions is the gateway to the latest science and practice for the care team in advanced heart and lung disease. Watch the video to learn more about the latest in advanced lung failure and transplantation topics that were discussed at ISHLT2024 in Prague this April.
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July Journal Watch: Nursing and Allied Health Professionals Share Relevant Studies22 July 2024
ISHLT Journal Watch is a periodic publication presented by the ISHLT Early Career and Trainee Committee, and is available in both English y en Español. The July 2024 Journal Watch explores topics in Nursing and Allied Health
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Call for Nominations: ISHLT Professional Community Representatives21 July 2024
Seven of ISHLT’s Professional Communities are seeking nominations for 17 open positions on the Interdisciplinary Network Steering Committees and Early Career and Trainee Committee. Nominations will be accepted through 9 August at 11:59 p.m. EDT / 10 August at 3:59 a.m. UTC.
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ISHLT Welcomes Shanita Anderson as ISHLT Foundation Engagement & Administration Manager15 July 2024
ISHLT is pleased to welcome Shanita Anderson as Engagement & Administration Manager of the ISHLT Foundation. Shanita will be responsible for the management and development of individual and organizational donors and supporting the delivery of programs supported by the ISHLT Foundation.