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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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Article - 2 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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Fitness Before and After Living Donor Transplant
During your living donor evaluation, you will undergo a stress test to see if you are physically healthy enough to become a donor. Learn about fitness before and after a living donation.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Article - 2 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
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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
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Finding a Living Donor: How to Tell Your Story
If you have end-stage kidney or end-stage liver disease and are exploring living donation, you’ve probably heard a lot of advice about finding a donor. Learn from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Teaming Up to Beat Kidney Failure
Omar Foster needed a kidney desperately. His best friend and workout partner Clay Moorefield stepped up and donated his kidney to help save Omar’s life. After that, Clay and Omar worked together in the gym to get back to full strength. Today they’re closer than ever and hope to be an inspiration to others. Learn more about Clay and Omar’s story on Episode 3 of Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.Learn More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Article - 3 Minute Read
4 Qualities to Look for in a Living Donor Champion
A living donor Champion is a person who takes responsibility for finding a living donor. To learn more about the Champion’s role, visit UPMC.com/LivingDonorChampion.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
