Nicosia:A new publication spearheaded by Clinical Assistant Professor Andreas Koussios of the European University Cyprus School of Medicine highlights significant disparities in access to living donor kidney transplants across Europe, pinpointing priorities for improving equity in transplants.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the European study, published in the journal Transplant International, gathers experts from across Europe to scrutinize differences in living donor transplants. These disparities are linked to geographic location, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity, along with variations in donor assessment, informed consent, long-term follow-up, and access to kidney exchange programs.
The study emphasizes that over 500,000 individuals across Europe depend on dialysis or a kidney transplant for survival, but access to living donor transplantation is inconsistent, largely influenced by patients' locations.
The research underscores the necessity of ensuring that more patients receive a fair opportunity to benefit from this life-saving treatment.