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What Is Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)? Q&A with Jaideep Behari, MD
Metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects about 100 million Americans. Learn causes, treatment, and more from Jaideep Behari, MD. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant
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How UPMC Is Helping to Expand the Organ Donor Pool
UPMC, a national leader in organ transplantation, has taken many steps over the years to increase the pool of available donor organs. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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What Is the Recovery Time for a Living-Liver Donor?
Although recovery times vary, you should be back to full health and activity within a few months after donating part of your liver in a living-donor transplant. Read More
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Talking to Your Child About Liver Transplant
Talking to your child about transplantation may feel challenging. This age by age guide can help when talking to your child about liver transplant. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, Transplant
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How Families Facing Transplant Can Find Emotional Support
Liver transplant is challenging for your child and your family. Learn about emotional support during pediatric transplant and how to protect your mental health. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, Transplant
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What to Know About Pediatric Living-Donor Liver Transplants
Learn about pediatric liver transplants and how it can save the lives of children with end-stage liver disease. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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What to Look for in a Liver Transplant Center
Liver transplant surgery can save your life. Choosing a liver transplant center is a big decision and a second opinion can help. Here's what to look for. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Finding a Healthy Diet After Liver Transplant
After liver transplant surgery, eating a healthy diet and avoiding foods that can make you sick is vital. Get tips for what to eat after a liver transplant. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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What Caregivers Can Expect After Liver Transplant
Caring for a loved one after liver transplant is challenging and rewarding. Here's what you should know if you're in the caregiver role after this surgery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
Liver Transplant
The UPMC Liver Transplant Program is one of the oldest and largest programs in the United States. As transplant pioneers, UPMC leads the nation in living donor transplant as we aim to help reduce the time spent on the transplant waiting list, which allows patients to receive a transplant sooner and get back to enjoying life with family and loved ones. Our program features information about liver and kidney transplants, living donation, and different resources that families and patients use to find a living donor.
