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Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Post-Lung Transplantation: Near-Universal but No Clear Benefit on Clinical Outcomes Over Two Decades

A 20-year observational study reveals near-universal long-term proton pump inhibitor use in lung transplant recipients without demonstrable improvements in graft function or survival, challenging routine PPI prescriptions in this population

Oct 25, 2026

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Baseline Lung Allograft Dysfunction After Bilateral Lung Transplantation: Determinants and Long-Term Pulmonary Outcomes

Baseline lung allograft dysfunction (BLAD) affects over 60% of bilateral lung transplant recipients, associates with increased mortality, and influences long-term lung function trajectories. Risk factors include higher BMI, prolonged ICU st

Oct 16, 2026