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Article - 4 Minute Read
A New Kidney Transformed Bobbie’s Life
Bobbie Millward, 50, of Bellefonte, Pa., knew that a genetic disease would eventually lead her down the path to a kidney transplant. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Lindsay Arnold’s Organ Donation Experience
Becoming an organ donor can be a difficult choice. However, Lindsay Arnold did not think twice about her decision. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 3 Minute Read
George Labecki Shares Tips on Finding a Donor via Social Media
Asking someone to become your living donor is an overwhelming task. Get tips for finding an organ donor through social media. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 3 Minute Read
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
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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Article - 8 Minute Read
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Living Donor Kidney Transplantation
Dr. Amit Tevar, Surgical Director of the UPMC Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program discusses the benefits of living donor kidney transplants and a program underway to help patients find a living donor. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Tips for Traveling on Dialysis
Dialysis can be difficult for patients who travel. But with careful planning, you can have the vacation of a lifetime while staying healthy. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Video
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 - 3 Minute Read
Kidney Transplant or Dialysis: Q&A with Dr. Sood
Q&A with Puneet Sood, MD, medical director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at UPMC, about dialysis, kidney transplant, and treatment. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
Kidney Transplant
More than 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, damage to their kidneys that can drastically affect their quality of life. Roughly 96,000 people are waiting for a transplant, too. Learn more about treatment options for chronic kidney disease and information about kidney transplants from UPMC experts.
Here, you’ll find information about:
- Preparing for an Emergency as a Dialysis Patient.
- Life After a Kidney Transplant: Protecting Your Kidney.
- Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Addressing Health Disparities.
- Treatment Options for Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Tips for Traveling on Dialysis.
- Can You Live Without Your Kidneys?
- Changing Lives With Living Donation.
- Returning to Normal After a Kidney Transplant.
