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Living-Donor Kidney Exchange 101
A living-donor kidney exchange starts with a patient with end stage kidney disease who has identified a potential living donor, but they are not a suitable match. Learn more. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Why You Should Consider Registering as an Organ Donor
Thousands await organ transplant, yet just 58 percent are listed as organ donors. With just a checkmark, you can provide the gift of life. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Are Transplant Patients at Risk for COVID-19?
%%excerpt_only%% Transplant recipients can be some of the most vulnerable patients for contracting diseases and infections. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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UPMC Offers Resources to Help Transplant Patients Identify a Living Donor
A champion is someone who is willing to provide emotional support for you while you’re on the transplant waiting list. Learn more. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Living Donors Outside of Pittsburgh: Frequently Asked Questions
We address your concerns as a potential living donor who's outside the area. Here are some tips to Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Article - 3 Minute Read
3 Common Questions About Paying for Living Donor Surgery
UPMC's transplant social workers and financial advisors can answer any question you have about paying for a living donor surgery. Learn the answers to the 3 most common questions. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Fitness Before and After Living Donor Transplant
After living donor surgery, it’s important to follow your doctor’s instructions. Learn about fitness before and after a living donation. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Preparing for an Emergency as a Dialysis Patient
Dialysis must be done a few times each week, so when a natural disaster or emergency occurs, it may be difficult to receive treatment. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
The Benefits and Risks of Becoming a Living-Liver Donor
With almost 14,000 patients on the national liver transplant waiting list and a growing shortage of deceased-donor livers, living donor-liver transplantation gives many patients a chance to receive a transplant sooner and experience better outcomes. Learn about the benefits and risks. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant