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Organ Donation and Religion: What to Know
Nearly every major religion fully supports organ donation and transplantation, and many have made specific statements, encouraging donation. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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How to Prepare Your Body for Organ Donation
Ready to become a living organ donor? Here's what you need to know to prepare your body for organ donation. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Do Veterans Have a Higher Risk of Developing Liver Disease?
Many veterans drink too much alcohol. That can lead to mental and physical health problems, including liver disease. Here's what you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Are Men More Susceptible to Liver Disease Than Women?
Learn about about gender and liver disease and how liver disease rates vary by gender. See what you can do to keep your liver healthy. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 4 Minute Read
COVID-19 and Lung Transplantation: Know the Facts
In rare instances, lung damage from COVID-19 can become irreversible, which may require a single or double lung transplant. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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How to Prepare Your Body for Your Liver Transplant Surgery
If you're having a living donor liver transplant procedure, there are some things you can do to prepare. Learn more about what you should do and make a plan. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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UPMC Living Donor Champions – How The Younger Generation Can Help
Living donor champions tell your story to help you find a donor. Consider the younger and social media-savvy members of your family for this important role. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Behind the Living-Donor Liver Transplant Process
In living-liver donation, doctors remove part of a healthy donor's liver. Then they immediately transplant the partial liver into a patient with end-stage liver disease after removing the diseased organ. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Stages of Liver Disease and Liver Failure
Liver disease and liver failure have many causes. Here's what you need to know about the stages of liver disease. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
Transplant
The transplant experts at UPMC provide world-class information to educate you about your team, the process, and more. Find articles to help you and loved ones during the process, and learn important information about organ donation.
Look for articles about:
- Living Organ Donor Recipients and Their Loved Ones.
- Physical Therapy Advice.
- Why Is Exercise Important for Liver Disease Patients?
- Who Qualifies?
- Treatment Options for Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Becoming a Pediatric Living Donor.
- Risk Factors for Advanced Lung Disease.
- Fitness Before and After a Living Donor Transplant.
- Understanding Your Team.
- Benefits and Risks of Becoming a Living Liver Donor.
- Support Systems.
- Much More.
