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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.
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Hot Topics in Mechanical Circulatory Support at ISHLT202411 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 this video to learn more about the latest in mechanical circulatory support topics that were discussed at ISHLT2024 in Prague this April.
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ISHLT2025 Call for Abstract Reviewers8 July 2024
As ISHLT prepares for another exciting year of innovative research, interested members are invited to apply to serve as Abstract Reviewers for ISHLT2025. ISHLT aims to build a diverse reviewer pool that reflects the varied perspectives within the community.
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Hot Topics in Advanced Heart Failure + Transplantation at ISHLT20244 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 below to learn more about the latest in advanced heart failure and transplantation topics that were discussed at ISHLT2024 in Prague this April.
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July JHLT: The Podcast Explores CLAD Biomarkers; Controlled Hypothermic Preservation and PGD in Hearts3 July 2024
The July episode of JHLT: The Podcast explores two studies, one on biomarkers to signal when acute lung allograft dysfunction progresses to CLAD; the other on the impact of controlled hypothermic preservation on outcomes following heart transplantation, particularly on rates of primary graft dysfunction.
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New Guidance on Measles from the ISHLT Infectious Diseases Professional Community and The Transplantation Society27 June 2024
The ISHLT Infectious Diseases Professional Community, in collaboration with the Transplant Infectious Diseases Section of The Transplantation Society (TTS-ID), have developed an FAQ document on Measles to provide guidance to all of the transplant community.
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June 2024 Journal Watch Explores Topics in Pulmonology24 June 2024
The June 2024 Journal Watch explores topics in Pulmonology, including three studies on CLAD and one on transient and persistent donor-specific antibodies in LTX.
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Board of Directors Nominations Due 5 July21 June 2024
The ISHLT Governance Nominating Committee invites ISHLT members to submit nominations to serve on the ISHLT Board of Directors. Review the Call for Nominations and consider submitting a nomination packet for one of three open Director positions. Must be logged in as an ISHLT member to view this story.
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ISHLT Endorses 16th International Congress on Lung Transplantation20 June 2024
ISHLT leadership is proud to endorse the 16th International Congress on Lung Transplantation, which will be held 12-13 September, 2024 in Paris at the Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer. The event is organized by local and international experts in lung transplantation, and preferred registration fees are available through 15 July.
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New ISHLT Document on Strategies to Prevent and Manage Hemocompatibility Related Adverse Events in MCS Patients14 June 2024
A new ISHLT Document, An ISHLT Consensus Statement on Strategies to Prevent and Manage Hemocompatibility Related Adverse Events in Patients with a Durable, Continuous-Flow Ventricular Assist Device, has been published in JHLT and is available to read online!
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Lung Transplant Leader Greg Snell Honored by ISHLT Foundation12 June 2024
On 13 Aprilat the closing General Session at the ISHLT 44th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Prague, the ISHLT Foundation announced Greg Snell, MD, PhD from Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, VIC Australia as the 2024 recipient of the Francis D. Pagani, MD Endowed Mentorship Award.
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WATCH NOW: 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Lecture7 June 2024
The 2024 ISHLT Lifetime Achievement Award Lecture from 2024 recipient, Lori J. West, MD, DPhil, is now available online. Watch the video to learn more about Dr. West’s achievements and contributions to the field of pediatric transplantation. Dr. West reflects on her involvement with ISHLT and the importance of the Society’s mission.
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Aortic Root Thrombosis in HeartMate 3 LVADs; A "Sex Paradox" in PAH5 June 2024
The June episode of JHLT: The Podcast explores two studies, one aortic root thrombosis in patients with a HeartMate 3 LVAD, and another on the perceived "sex paradox" in PAH patients.
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ISHLT2025 Symposium Proposal Submission Site Now Open4 June 2024
The submission site for ISHLT2025 Symposia Proposals is now open! Submit proposals for 75-minute symposia to the ISHLT 45th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, to be held 27-30 April, 2025 in Boston, MA USA.
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Now Accepting Applications: Research Grants on DCD Organ Preservation and EVLP30 May 2024
ISHLT is accepting applications for two Research Grants covering topics related to the use of hypothermic preservation of organs for donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplantation and the development of acellular Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP) technologies.
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The Best of Early Career Research on May Journal Watch27 May 2024
Early career researchers present their own work and insights, with a focus on each of the 10 ISHLT Professional Communities.
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New ISHLT Document on Ethical Considerations in Xenotransplantation22 May 2024
A new ISHLT Document, Ethical Considerations in Xenotransplantation of Thoracic Organs – A Call for a Debate on Value Based Decisions, has been published in JHLT and is available to read online! Developed by the ISHLT Ethics Committee, this document highlights ethical considerations regarding heart and lung xenotransplantation, with an emphasis on unresolved value-based concerns in the field.