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What Is the MELD Score?

August 23, 2019

The MELD score is an important indicator for those with liver disease who may need a transplant. Learn more about this critical number here.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: liver disease, liver transplant, MELD score, transplant
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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
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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
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Life After Becoming a Living Liver Donor

April 12, 2017

Being a living transplant donor is a major decision. Learn more about the recovery process and life after living liver donation.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: liver disease, liver donor, liver regeneration, liver transplant, living donors, surgery recovery
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Can You Live Without Your Liver?

April 10, 2017

Because your liver is so important, you cannot live without it. But it is possible to live with only part of your liver. Learn about becoming a liver donor.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: liver disease, liver health, liver transplant, living donor, living donor organ transplant
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Body Odor: What Does It Mean?

November 13, 2015

There are many causes for body odor. Learn about why you sweat, and what health conditions might lead to strong body odor.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: body odor, broccoli, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, micrococcus sedentarius, pitted keratolysis, sweat, trimethylaminuria
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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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Follow These 5 Tips for Cutting Back on Alcohol to Feel Better

July 8, 2015

From looking and feeling better to saving money, cutting back on alcohol has many benefits. Try these easy tips to reduce your intake and boost your healthRead More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: alcohol, diabetes, disease, liver cancer, liver disease, pancreatitis
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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