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Maria and Eduardo’s Living Kidney Transplant Story
Maria Arce's family couldn't imagine life without their matriarch. When they learned she needed a kidney transplant, everyone volunteered to be donors. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
Does Blood Type Matter for Transplants?
Blood type match between organ donor and recipient gives transplant surgery the best possible chance of success. Learn why blood type in transplant matters. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Legacy of the UPMC Heart Transplant Program
UPMC heart transplant recipient Joy Prestosh is an example of our rich legacy in innovation and outstanding patient outcomes. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Meet a UPMC Lung Transplant Surgeon – Dr. Norihisa Shigemura
Dr. Norihisa Shigemura is the surgical director of the UPMC Lung Transplant Program and co-chief of Cardiothoracic Transplant at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Artículo - 4 Minute Read
A Guide to Working with Your Child’s Transplant Coordinator
What does a transplant coordinator do? Your pediatric transplant coordinator is your guide at every step of your child's liver transplant. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, Transplant
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
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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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
Expanded Treatment Options for Heart Transplant Patients at UPMC
Heart transplants without blood transfusions are an option for people who need a transplant but cannot or choose not to receive blood products. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
How to Become a Living-Kidney Donor to Save a Child’s Life
To become a kidney donor for a child, you must undergo a series of evaluations and tests. learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, Transplant
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
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
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.
