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Living Donor Kidney Transplant: Q&A with Dr. Amit Tevar
Living donor kidney transplants are vital to curing people with end-stage kidney diseases. Dr. Amit Tevar talks about the importance of living donation.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Life After a Kidney Transplant: Protecting Your Single Kidney
A living donor kidney transplant offers life-changing benefits for both recipients and living donors. Learn more about protecting your kidney.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Quiz: Test Your Kidney Transplant Knowledge
Take this quiz to learn more about the kidney transplant process.Start Quiz
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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A Transplant Support System: Terra’s Story
Learn more about Terra's journey from Los Angelas to UPMC where she received a life-saving living-donor liver transplant.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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Quiz: Test Your Liver Transplant Knowledge
Since the first successful liver transplant, performed in 1967 by Dr. Thomas E. Starzl, liver transplant has become the standard of care for patients with end-stage liver disease. To test your knowledge, take this quiz.Start Quiz
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
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A New Frontier: The Future of Transplantation at UPMC
As the transplant waiting list grows, pioneering scientists at UPMC are developing novel approaches to help more patients live longer.Watch Now
Categorized as: UPMC Next
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Lung Transplant 30 Years and Counting: Paul McGuinness Patient Story
Paul McGuinness became the second person at UPMC to receive a double lung transplant to replace lungs scarred by cystic fibrosis (CF).Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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How to Prepare for a Transplant When You Have Young Children
Receiving a life-saving transplant is a big deal. If you have young children, it can seem especially overwhelming. It is important to help them understand what a transplant is and how it may change your life — and theirs.Read More
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Have Chronic Lung Disease? 5 Reasons to Be Evaluated for a Lung Transplant
Many people with chronic lung disease view lung transplants as a last resort. However, you may already be a candidate for a lung transplant. Learn why.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health, Transplant