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Living Organ Donation
Living Organ Donors Answer Frequently Asked Questions
October 04, 2024
Living donors answer frequently asked questions about the transplant evaluation, donation and recovery process, and share what inspired them to donate and save a life.
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How Living Donors are Revolutionizing Organ Transplants
September 05, 2024
Discover how living donations are transforming kidney and liver transplants, reducing wait times and saving lives with revolutionary medical advancements.
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Living Kidney Donors Are Important for Those in Kidney Failure
June 19, 2024
Kidney transplantation is the best treatment for end-stage kidney failure. Learn from our expert why finding a living kidney donor gives you better odds at living a longer, healthier life.
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Getting the Right Care after a Transplant
April 01, 2024
Last year, more than 25,000 kidney transplants were performed across the country, which is an average of 70 a day. Learn about the care guidelines for adult kidney transplant patients created by University Health surgeons.
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Why Living Donation is the Best Option for Children in Organ Failure
February 14, 2024
While most organs come from deceased individuals, organs from living donors can give a child immeasurable benefits such as a shorter wait time and improved results.
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Veteran Gets Living Donor Kidney Transplant
May 08, 2023
University Health recognizes the first veteran in South Texas to use his VA benefits to cover a transplant from a living organ donor.
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Connie's Breast Cancer Story
When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.
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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story
In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.
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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story
Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.
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