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Kidney Transplant and Health Disparities
Of the 96,000 people waiting for a transplant, nearly 1/3 are Black Americans, who experience kidney failure mainly due to health disparities. Read More
Categorized as: Health Disparities, Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Quiz: What Do You Know About Your Kidneys?
Chances are, you know you have two kidneys. But do you have any idea what they do? Learn more about these powerhouse organs. Start Quiz
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Become a Pediatric Living Donor to Save a Child’s Life
Learn more about becoming a pediatric living donor to save the life of a child on the transplant waiting list. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Donate Life Month: Q&A With Meaghan Beerson
During the month of April, we encourage people to share how the impact of becoming an organ donor can be life changing for patients in need while honoring all organ donors by recognizing the lifesaving gift of transplantation. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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April is National Donate Life Month – Q&A With Lung Transplant Recipient Tammy Cook
Tammy Cook, a lung-transplant recipient, tells her story as part of National Donate Life Month. Discover her story. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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UPMC 2020 Transplants by the Numbers
The 2020 UPMC organ transplant numbers are in. There were a total of 623 transplant surgeries performed at UPMC hospitals. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Risk Factors for Advanced Lung Disease
Dr. Matthew Morrell, Medical Director of the UPMC Lung Transplant Program discusses the risk factors for advanced lung disease and steps individuals can take for better lung health. Dr. Morrell also discusses how and when transplant may become an option for patients. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Liver Transplant Evaluation Clinics: Expanding the Expertise of the UPMC Liver Transplant Program
Did you know that the world-class expertise of the UPMC Liver Transplant Program is now available in your own backyard? Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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One Patient’s Experience with the UPMC Living Donor Champion Program
In 1995, Karen Molisee was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a disease of the liver caused by inflammatory bowel disease. PSC damages the bile ducts that carry digestive waste from the liver to the small intestine, which can cause scarring of the liver. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, 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.
