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UPMC 2019 Transplants by the Numbers
The 2019 UPMC organ transplant numbers are in. There were a total of 595 transplant surgeries performed at four UPMC hospitals, an increase of 38 procedures from 2018. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Tips for Traveling on Dialysis
For patients that travel frequently or simply want to take a vacation, dialysis can be difficult. Luckily, with careful planning and coordination, you can still have the vacation of a lifetime while maintaining your health.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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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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Why You Should Consider Registering as an Organ Donor
With just that check, you can choose to provide a lifesaving gift to someone in need after your death. Thousands are awaiting an organ transplant, yet just 58 percent of Americans are listed as organ donors, according to the Health Resources & Services Administration.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Are Transplant Patients at Risk for COVID-19?
Transplant recipients and people waiting for transplants can be some of the most vulnerable patients for contracting diseases and infections. Immunosuppressant drugs lower the risk of organ rejection. But they also can increase the risk of infection because they lessen the body’s immune response to help protect your new organ. COVID-19, a disease caused by…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. They will take the lead in finding and securing a suitable living donor. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Kidney Transplant or Dialysis: Q&A with Dr. Sood
Although a kidney transplant offers a longer life expectancy and an improved quality of life to most qualified patients, it is not for everyone. In this Q&A with Puneet Sood, MD, medical director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at UPMC, we discuss dialysis, kidney transplant, and how to determine a proper treatment path. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Living Donors Outside of Pittsburgh: Frequently Asked Questions
As a potential donor that lives far from UPMC, you may have concerns about finding time to go through the evaluation process or being far away from home during a major surgery. Learn tips from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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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
