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Alcohol and Your Liver: How Drinking Affects Liver Function
How does alcohol abuse affects the liver? It's important to understand how much drinking is too much and how can it affect your health and liver function. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Give Life This Season by Becoming an Organ Donor
It may sound dramatic to say you can give the gift of life holiday season. But by becoming an organ donor, you can do exactly that. Learn more from UPMC experts. Learn More
Categorized as: Transplant
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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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What Is Cholangiocarcinoma?
Cholangiocarcinoma is an extremely rare form of cancer affecting the bile ducts which connect the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Transplant: Is It an Option for You?
New medical advances have increased life expectancy and provided new options, such as lung transplants for cystic fibrosis. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Eye Donation: What Is Corneal Transplantation?
Corneal transplantation, made possible by eye donation, is a common surgery — and one with a high success rate. Learn about becoming a cornea donor. Learn More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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The Gift of Sight: What Is a Corneal Transplant?
What is a corneal transplant? When someone has an injured or diseased cornea, it may need to be replaced. You can donate your corneas after your death. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Using Big Data to Help Heart Transplant Candidates
Learn how scientists at UPMC are using Big Data to help patients who are in critical need of a heart transplant. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Transplant
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Fulminant Hepatic Failure: What Is Acute Liver Failure?
Fulminant hepatitis, or acute liver failure, is a type of hepatitis that causes your liver to fail very quickly. Learn more about this condition. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant