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Article - 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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Article - 1 Minute Read
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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Article - 2 Minute Read
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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Article - 1 Minute Read
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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Article - 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
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Are You a Candidate for a Lung Transplant?
You should find out whether you're a candidate for a lung transplant relatively early in your disease by undergoing an evaluation. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Article - 1 Minute Read
See the 3 New UPMC Specialty Hospitals that Could Change Health Care
We share our vision of the all-new UPMC Hillman Cancer Hospital at UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Heart and Transplant Hospital at UPMC Presbyterian, and the UPMC Vision and Rehabilitation Hospital at UPMC Mercy. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Rehabilitation, Transplant
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Article - 2 Minute Read
UPMC: Saving Lives Through Living-Donor Liver Transplant
UPMC is proud to announce that we are continuing our commitment to saving lives through living-donor liver transplants. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Video: See How UPMC Celebrated National Donate Life Month
During National Donate Life Month, we honor all of those who have given the gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donation. Learn more. Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, 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.
