New Software Matches More Kidney Donations, Faster

The video discusses the story of Jack and Adele Burns, who participated in a live donor kidney exchange program. Adele was not a medical match for her husband, Jack, so she donated her kidney to a suitable recipient, and Jack received a kidney from Doug. The video highlights the role of economist Al Roth, who used game theory and market dynamics to develop software that optimizes kidney donor-recipient pairings. This approach increases the chances of successful transplants by creating a marketplace for kidney exchanges, streamlining the process, and making it more efficient.

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