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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
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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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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.
