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Lung Transplant 30 Years and Counting: Paul McGuinness Patient Story
Paul McGuinness became the second person at UPMC to receive a double lung transplant to replace lungs scarred by cystic fibrosis (CF). Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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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
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Information and Articles on Organ Donation
Discover articles and information about organ donation for National Donate Life Month in April. Learn More
Categorized as: Transplant
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Living-Kidney Donation: Husband and Wife Take Part in “Paired Donation”
Living-donor kidney transplant takes a healthy kidney from a living person and implants it in another person. Learn more about it from UPMC. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Doctor Turned Patient: Former UPMC Neurosurgeon Finds His Living Kidney Donor
Dr. Adnan Abla spent his life taking care of others. As a neurosurgeon, he never imagined that he would one day become a patient. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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What Is National Donor Day?
National Donor Day helps raise awareness of people who need an organ donation. Find out how becoming an organ donor can save lives. Read More
Categorized as: Transplant
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10 Surprising Facts About Organ Donation
Get clear, simple facts about organ donation — who can donate, how it works, and why it saves lives. Learn the truth and make an informed decision. Learn More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Why People Travel to Pittsburgh — and UPMC — for Care They Can’t Receive Anywhere Else
We're offering whole new ways of delivering patient care. More than 30,000 patients travel to Pittsburgh each year for the world-class care at UPMC. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, Transplant
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How to Prepare for a Transplant When You Have Young Children
Receiving a life-saving transplant is a big deal. If you have young children, it can seem especially overwhelming. It is important to help them understand what a transplant is and how it may change your life — and theirs. Read More
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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.
