According to a recent investigation by The New York Times, America’s organ transplant system is experiencing significant disruptions, increasingly bypassing standard waiting lists meant to prioritize the sickest patients. Traditionally, donated organs have been carefully allocated based on a national registry, which considers patient urgency, waiting times, and compatibility. However, in 2024 alone, nearly 20% of organ transplants from deceased donors skipped the formal list, dramatically rising from prior years. ...
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