NYU Langone Health Performs First HIV-Positive to HIV-Positive Lung Transplant

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Published: 2026-06-19
Category: health
Source: NYU Langone Health
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NYU Langone Health has achieved a medical first by successfully performing a lung transplant between two HIV-positive individuals. This innovative surgery broadens the available organ donor pool for HIV-positive patients. The procedure, conducted under an FDA-approved research protocol, offers new hope and promotes greater equity in organ transplantation.

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