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Behind the Living-Donor Liver Transplant Process
In living-liver donation, doctors remove part of a healthy donor's liver. Then they immediately transplant the partial liver into a patient with end-stage liver disease after removing the diseased organ.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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What to Ask Your Doctor About Living Donor Liver Transplant
Talk with your doctor about your living donor liver transplant questions. Learn whether living donor liver transplant is right for you and what you should know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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What are the Criteria For Living-Donor Liver Transplant?
Liver transplant can be lifesaving. Learn more about living donor liver transplant requirements for both donors and recipients.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Celebrating 20 Years of UPMC Children’s Spanish Language Clinic
Southwestern Pennsylvania's first bilingual pediatric clinic, Salud Para Niños, has grown significantly in the past 20 years.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Does High Cholesterol Run in Families?
Lifestyle factors often cause high cholesterol, but it's also possible to inherit high cholesterol with a condition called familial hypercholesterolemia.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Foods to Avoid If You Have Gallbladder Issues
Your diet can help keep your gallbladder healthy and prevent gallstones. Learn which diet is best and which foods to avoid with gallbladder issues.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Baby’s First Trips to the Doctors
A new baby means lots of trips to the doctor in the first two years. Pamela Schoemer, MD from UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics explains why the visits are important and what you can expect.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Help Is Always Here: Resources for Those Considering Suicide or Self-Harm
First, remember that you do not have to face these feelings alone. Medical professionals at UPMC are available to offer free and confidential support 24/7.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health
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Four Hip Stretches for Seniors to Increase Strength and Flexibility
These standing and seated hip exercises for seniors help your hip joints stay flexible, mobile, and pain-free.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health