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Understanding Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

December 29, 2017

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH, is a liver disease caused by fat buildup. Learn more about symptoms and treatment options.Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: ache, alcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis, fatty liver, liver causes inflammation, liver disease, liver failure, liver transplants, obesity
Article - 3 Minute Read

Living Donor Liver Donation Q&A with Dr. Ganesh

November 30, 2017

Find out all there is to know about living donor liver donation from Dr. Ganesh at UPMC Transplant Services.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: cirrhosis, liver disease, liver transplant, surgery
Article - 2 Minute Read

What Is Hepatocellular Carcinoma? Liver Transplants for Liver Cancer

November 17, 2017

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed recently, you may be wondering: What is hepatocellular carcinoma? Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: chemotherapy, cirrhosis, hepatitis B, radiation therapy
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Cirrhosis and Liver Transplant: What You Should Know

November 7, 2017

Learn about cirrhosis and liver transplant: What is cirrhosis? How does cirrhosis affect the body? Read on to find out.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: cirrhosis, life-saving solution, liver failure, liver transplants, signs and symptoms of cirrhosis
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6 Benefits of Quitting Alcohol for a Month

February 3, 2016

Whether you're a light or heavy drinker, everyone can benefit from giving up alcohol for a month. Here are six reasons to consider going dry for 30 days.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: abstain alcohol, alcohol, cirrhosis, liver damage, poor sleep, quit drinking, sober october
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Will Alcohol Keep You Warm?

November 14, 2015

Does alcohol keep you warm? The short answer is no. The drug actually makes you colder and has a profound effect on your body--especially your blood.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: cirrhosis, heart attack, hematological stroke, infections, occlusive stroke, shock
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What Does the Liver Do for the Body?

September 11, 2015

Your liver is your body's largest internal organ. It sits under your rib cage on the right side of your body. Learn what the liver does for the body.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Center for Liver Diseases

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: cirrhosis, diseases, energy, hepatitis C, liver cancer, liver disease, liver transplant, living donor liver transplant
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Alcohol and Liver Cancer: How Does Drinking Affect Your Liver

May 8, 2015

Heavy alcohol use is linked to liver problems, including increasing one's risk of liver cancer. Learn more about how alcoholincreases your chance of cancerRead More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: alcohol, aspirin, binge drinking, cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver cancer, liver cancer risk, liver disease
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Infographic: Colors of the Eye

September 14, 2014

Find out what determines eye color and learn about some medical conditions associated with your eyes in this infographic from the UPMC Eye Center.View Infographic

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Categorized as: Eye Health

Tagged with: allergies, cirrhosis, infection, infographic, iris, sunburn