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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

    Learn more about living-donor liver transplant story.
  • Article - 4 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

    Dr. Ganesh answers questions about living donor liver transplant at UPMC
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What Is Hepatocellular Carcinoma? Liver Transplants for Liver Cancer

    November 17, 2017

    If you have hepatocellular carcinoma, is liver transplant an option to treat your liver cancer? Learn more about this type of liver cancer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant

    Tagged with: chemotherapy, cirrhosis, hepatitis B, radiation therapy

    Liver transplant for liver cancer
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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

    Learn more about cirrhosis and liver transplant
  • Gallery

    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. Learn More

    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. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: cirrhosis, heart attack, hematological stroke, infections, occlusive stroke, shock

    drinking outside cold
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    What Does Your Liver Do? Disorders, Symptoms, and Staying Healthy

    September 11, 2015

    What does the liver do for your body? This vital organ supports has multiple functions that support your overall health. Learn more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    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

    what does the liver do
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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 cancer Learn More

    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

    Infographic: Colors of the Eye

    September 14, 2014

    Learn more about eye color, what determines it, and medical conditions that affect it with this cool infographic from the UPMC Eye Center. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by Eye Center

    Categorized as: Eye Health

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

    All about eye color
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