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What Is Cholangiocarcinoma?
Cholangiocarcinoma is an extremely rare form of cancer affecting the bile ducts which connect the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Transplant: Is It an Option for You?
New medical advances have increased life expectancy and provided new options, such as lung transplants for cystic fibrosis. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Eye Donation: What Is Corneal Transplantation?
Corneal transplantation, made possible by eye donation, is a common surgery — and one with a high success rate. Learn about becoming a cornea donor. Learn More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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The Gift of Sight: What Is a Corneal Transplant?
What is a corneal transplant? When someone has an injured or diseased cornea, it may need to be replaced. You can donate your corneas after your death. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Artículo - 2 Minute Read
Using Big Data to Help Heart Transplant Candidates
Learn how scientists at UPMC are using Big Data to help patients who are in critical need of a heart transplant. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Transplant
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Fulminant Hepatic Failure: What Is Acute Liver Failure?
Fulminant hepatitis, or acute liver failure, is a type of hepatitis that causes your liver to fail very quickly. Learn more about this condition. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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3 Ways to Become a Healthy Living-Liver Donor
Due to the liver’s ability to regrow, it's possible to donate a portion of your healthy liver to someone on the donor waiting list. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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What Is Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion?
Learn how ex vivo lung perfusion saves lives by reducing time on the transplant wait list. Learn more about this procedure. Read More
Categorized as: Transplant
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
Living With Cystic Fibrosis: What You Need to Know Now
Living with cystic fibrosis is challenging. But lung transplantation could be an option when CF has damaged the lungs. Learn more. Read More
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.
