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  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    What Is the MELD Score?

    August 23, 2019

    The MELD score is an important indicator for those with liver disease who may need a transplant. Learn more about this critical number here. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

    Tagged with: liver disease, liver transplant, MELD score, transplant

    Learn more about the WATCHMAN Device
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    Understanding Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis

    December 29, 2017

    Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH, is a liver disease caused by fat buildup. Learn more about symptoms and treatment options. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Transplant

    Tagged with: ache, alcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis, fatty liver, liver causes inflammation, liver disease, liver failure, liver transplants, obesity

    Learn more about living-donor liver transplant story.
  • Artículo - 4 Minute Read

    Living Donor Liver Donation Q&A with Dr. Ganesh

    November 30, 2017

    Find out all there is to know about living donor liver donation from Dr. Ganesh at UPMC Transplant Services. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

    Tagged with: cirrhosis, liver disease, liver transplant, surgery

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    Life After Becoming a Living Liver Donor

    April 12, 2017

    Being a living transplant donor is a major decision. Learn more about the recovery process and life after living liver donation. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

    Tagged with: liver disease, liver donor, liver regeneration, liver transplant, living donors, surgery recovery

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  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    Can You Live Without Your Liver?

    April 10, 2017

    Because your liver is so important, you cannot live without it. But it is possible to live with only part of your liver. Learn about becoming a liver donor. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

    Tagged with: liver disease, liver health, liver transplant, living donor, living donor organ transplant

    Learn if you can live without a liver
  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    Body Odor: What Does It Mean?

    November 13, 2015

    There are many causes for body odor. Learn about why you sweat, and what health conditions might lead to strong body odor. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: body odor, broccoli, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, micrococcus sedentarius, pitted keratolysis, sweat, trimethylaminuria

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  • Artículo - 4 Minute Read

    What Does Your Liver Do? Disorders, Symptoms, and Staying Healthy

    September 11, 2015

    What does the liver do for your body? This vital organ supports has multiple functions that support your overall health. Learn more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Transplant

    Tagged with: cirrhosis, diseases, energy, hepatitis C, liver cancer, liver disease, liver transplant, living donor liver transplant

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    Follow These 5 Tips for Cutting Back on Alcohol to Feel Better

    July 8, 2015

    From looking and feeling better to saving money, cutting back on alcohol has many benefits. Try these easy tips to reduce your intake and boost your health Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: alcohol, diabetes, disease, liver cancer, liver disease, pancreatitis

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    Alcohol and Liver Cancer: How Does Drinking Affect Your Liver

    May 8, 2015

    Heavy alcohol use is linked to liver problems, including increasing one's risk of liver cancer. Learn more about how alcoholincreases your chance of cancer Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: alcohol, aspirin, binge drinking, cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver cancer, liver cancer risk, liver disease

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