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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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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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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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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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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
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What to Expect at Your Child’s Liver Transplant Evaluation
Pediatric liver transplant evaluation is an important first step in the liver transplant process. Learn what to expect during this critical time. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, Transplant
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Meet Your Pediatric Transplant Team
The pediatric liver transplant process can feel overwhelming. Your pediatric liver transplant team members are experts who care for your child and your family. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, Transplant
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What to Know About Pediatric Living-Donor Liver Transplants
Learn about pediatric liver transplants and how it can save the lives of children with end-stage liver disease. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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What to Look for in a Liver Transplant Center
Liver transplant surgery can save your life. Choosing a liver transplant center is a big decision and a second opinion can help. Here's what to look for. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, 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.
