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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
Are Transplant Patients at Risk for COVID-19?
%%excerpt_only%% Transplant recipients can be some of the most vulnerable patients for contracting diseases and infections. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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UPMC Offers Resources to Help Transplant Patients Identify a Living Donor
A champion is someone who is willing to provide emotional support for you while you’re on the transplant waiting list. Learn more. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Artículo - 4 Minute Read
Living Donors Outside of Pittsburgh: Frequently Asked Questions
We address your concerns as a potential living donor who's outside the area. Here are some tips to Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
3 Common Questions About Paying for Living Donor Surgery
UPMC's transplant social workers and financial advisors can answer any question you have about paying for a living donor surgery. Learn the answers to the 3 most common questions. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Artículo - 2 Minute Read
Fitness Before and After Living Donor Transplant
After living donor surgery, it’s important to follow your doctor’s instructions. Learn about fitness before and after a living donation. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, 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 - 3 Minute Read
The Benefits and Risks of Becoming a Living-Liver Donor
With almost 14,000 patients on the national liver transplant waiting list and a growing shortage of deceased-donor livers, living donor-liver transplantation gives many patients a chance to receive a transplant sooner and experience better outcomes. Learn about the benefits and risks. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
Finding a Living Donor: How to Tell Your Story
If you have end-stage kidney or liver disease and are exploring a living donor, you’ve heard a lot of advice. Learn from UPMC experts. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Teaming Up to Beat Kidney Failure
Omar Foster needed a kidney desperately. His best friend and workout partner Clay Moorefield stepped up and donated his kidney to help save Omar’s life. After that, Clay and Omar worked together in the gym to get back to full strength. Today they’re closer than ever and hope to be an inspiration to others. Learn more about Clay and Omar’s story on Episode 3 of Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
Transplant
The transplant experts at UPMC provide world-class information to educate you about your team, the process, and more. Find articles to help you and loved ones during the process, and learn important information about organ donation.
Look for articles about:
- Living Organ Donor Recipients and Their Loved Ones.
- Physical Therapy Advice.
- Why Is Exercise Important for Liver Disease Patients?
- Who Qualifies?
- Treatment Options for Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Becoming a Pediatric Living Donor.
- Risk Factors for Advanced Lung Disease.
- Fitness Before and After a Living Donor Transplant.
- Understanding Your Team.
- Benefits and Risks of Becoming a Living Liver Donor.
- Support Systems.
- Much More.
