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Variation in transplant centers’ use of less-than-ideal organs

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In 2010-2016, many US transplant centers commonly accepted deceased donor kidneys with less desirable characteristics. The use of these organs varied widely across transplant centers, however, and differences were not fully explained by the size of waitlists or the availability of donor organs.

Source: ScienceDaily.com