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Quiz
Quiz: Test Your Kidney Transplant Knowledge
Take this quiz to learn more about the kidney transplant process. Start Quiz
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: What’s the Connection?
Diabetes makes up a full 44 percent of new cases of kidney failure each year. Currently, 247,000 people are living with kidney failure caused by diabetes. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Video
Returning to a Normal: One Family’s Living Kidney Donation Story
Patients who do not receive a kidney transplant must continue dialysis for the rest of their lives. Ken knew that if he ever wanted to return to his normal life, a transplant was necessary Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Living-Kidney Donation: Husband and Wife Take Part in “Paired Donation”
Living-donor kidney transplant takes a healthy kidney from a living person and implants it in another person. Learn more about it from UPMC. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Doctor Turned Patient: Former UPMC Neurosurgeon Finds His Living Kidney Donor
Dr. Adnan Abla spent his life taking care of others. As a neurosurgeon, he never imagined that he would one day become a patient. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Gallery
He Gave the Gift of Life – Twice
Living organ donors give the gift of life. Pittsburgher Justin Reed has given the gift of life – twice. Learn more about his story. Learn More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Gallery
Changing Lives With Living Donation: The Ryan King Story
As a physical therapist, Ryan King was used to helping others. So when his neighbor needed a kidney donation, he stepped up to the challenge. Learn More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Can You Live Without Your Kidneys?
Because your kidneys are so important, you cannot live without them. But it is possible to live a healthy life with only one working kidney. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Kidney Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Kidney Donation Chain: Who’s Who?
Kidney transplant chains can allow a transplant to more than one patient. Learn more about kidney transplant chains and the benefits they offer. Learn More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant