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What Is Biliary Atresia?
Biliary atresia is a rare gastrointestinal disorder that affects babies shortly after birth. Treatment for this condition may include liver transplantation. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, Transplant
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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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UPMC Celebrates 40 Years of Transplant Leadership
Established in 1981, UPMC Transplant Services has performed more than 20,000 transplants. In honor of our 40th birthday, learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Living-Donor Liver Exchange 101
A living-donor liver exchange begins with a patient who has end-stage liver disease and has identified a potential living donor. But the donor is not a suitable match. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Four-Part Living-Donor Liver Exchange
A living-donor liver transplant exchange starts with a person who signs up to become a living donor but doesn't have a specific individual in mind to receive their donation. This generous person donates their liver to a patient on the waiting list who has an incompatible living donor. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Jayne’s Living Donor Liver Transplant Story
PSC is an autoimmune disease that causes the liver's bile ducts to become chronically inflamed and can lead to scarring and blockages. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver 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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National Donate Life Month: Q&A with Brenda Stinner
Brenda Stinner, BSN, RN, CCTC, has been a dedicated member of the transplant community for 30 years. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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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