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Examen
Quiz: What Do You Know About Your Kidneys?
Chances are, you know you have two kidneys. But do you have any idea what they do? Learn more about these powerhouse organs. Start Quiz
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
Tips for Traveling on Dialysis
Dialysis can be difficult for patients who travel. But with careful planning, you can have the vacation of a lifetime while staying healthy. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Living-Donor Kidney Exchange 101
A living-donor kidney exchange starts with a patient with end stage kidney disease who has identified a potential living donor, but they are not a suitable match. Learn more. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
Preparing for an Emergency as a Dialysis Patient
Dialysis must be done a few times each week, so when a natural disaster or emergency occurs, it may be difficult to receive treatment. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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Artículo - 2 Minute Read
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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Artículo - 1 Minute Read
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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Examen
Quiz: Test Your Kidney Transplant Knowledge
Test your kidney transplant knowledge with a UPMC quiz. Start Quiz
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Artículo - 4 Minute Read
Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: What’s the Connection?
Diabetes makes up a full 44 percent of new cases of kidney failure each year. Currently, 247,000 people are living with kidney failure caused by diabetes. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Video
Returning to a Normal: One Family’s Living Kidney Donation Story
Patients who do not receive a kidney transplant must continue dialysis for the rest of their lives. Ken knew that if he ever wanted to return to his normal life, a transplant was necessary Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant, UPMC Stories
Kidney Transplant
More than 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, damage to their kidneys that can drastically affect their quality of life. Roughly 96,000 people are waiting for a transplant, too. Learn more about treatment options for chronic kidney disease and information about kidney transplants from UPMC experts.
Here, you’ll find information about:
- Preparing for an Emergency as a Dialysis Patient.
- Life After a Kidney Transplant: Protecting Your Kidney.
- Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Addressing Health Disparities.
- Treatment Options for Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Tips for Traveling on Dialysis.
- Can You Live Without Your Kidneys?
- Changing Lives With Living Donation.
- Returning to Normal After a Kidney Transplant.
