Virtual Presentation

Transplantation from Unrelated Donors: Factors That Influence Outcomes and Graft Choices

Source: Allogeneic Transplantation: Applying New Research for Improved Outcomes

Transplantation from Unrelated Donors: Factors That Influence Outcomes and Graft Choices

Faculty:

Mary M. Horowitz, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 07/14/09

Expiration Date: 07/13/10

Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Explain why HLA-mismatched donors may be options for patients requiring hematopoietic cell transplantation
Describe the effects of mismatching at various HLA loci
Understand how differences between equivalently HLA-matched donors affect outcomes in hematopoietic cell transplantation

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