Keeping livers in warm storage improves transplant success, trial finds

A clinical trial published in Nature found that preserving livers at body temperature, rather than in cold storage, improves transplant success. The trial involved 222 liver transplants across seven European medical centers, comparing cold-stored livers to those connected to a perfusion machine. Results showed 50% less tissue damage and higher success rates in warm-stored livers, with fewer warm livers discarded compared to cold ones.

What was the main finding of the clinical trial published in Nature regarding liver storage?

• Both cold and warm storage have the same success rate.

• Liver storage method does not affect transplant success.

• Warm storage at body temperature improves transplant success.

• Cold storage is more effective than warm storage.

How many liver transplants were involved in the trial conducted at European medical centers?

• 150

• 200

• 222

• 300

What was the method used to keep the livers warm during the trial?

• Heated blankets

• Direct sunlight

• Ice packs

• Perfusion machine

What percentage of warm-stored livers showed less tissue damage compared to cold-stored ones?

• 25%

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

How many warm-stored livers had to be discarded compared to cold-stored ones?

• 32 warm, 16 cold

• 10 warm, 40 cold

• 16 warm, 32 cold

• 20 warm, 20 cold