5 ways 2026 is solving the lung transplant rejection problem As 2026 progresses, the field of lung transplantation is seeing a breakthrough in the prevention of chronic rejection, the leading cause of late-term graft failure. The key to this progress is "Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion" (EVLP), a normothermic preservation technique that allows lungs to be carefully conditioned before surgery. New 2026 clinical guidelines in the UK and Australia are advocating for...