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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.
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    Cirrhosis and Liver Transplant: What You Should Know

    November 7, 2017

    Learn about cirrhosis and liver transplant: What is cirrhosis? How does cirrhosis affect the body? Read on to find out. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant

    Tagged with: cirrhosis, life-saving solution, liver failure, liver transplants, signs and symptoms of cirrhosis

    Learn more about cirrhosis and liver transplant
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Living with Hepatitis C and Liver Transplant as Treatment

    November 4, 2017

    Hepatitis C infects and strains your liver, in some cases requiring a living donor transplant. Learn about what this procedure entails. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant

    Tagged with: chronic hepatitis C, HCV treatment, liver failure, liver transplant, transplantation

    Learn more about the symptoms of hepatitis C
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    Hepatitis C: Warning Signs and Symptoms

    May 19, 2014

    Hepatitis C (HCV), a blood-borne infection, causes liver disease in infected people. Learn the risks and diagnosis of HCV, and discover treatment options Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Center for Liver Care

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    Tagged with: blood transfusion, blood-borne infection, cirrhosis, HCV, hepatitis C, liver disease, liver failure, liver transplant

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