donation

The act of organ donation is a selfless act. It has the potential to save lives, transform others, and leave a lasting legacy for donors. A recent emotional encounter in …

Learn about the different types of organ and tissue donation with this explainer video. Visit UPMC.com/HealthBeat for more …

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Every year on Valentine’s Day, hearts are handed out in the shape of chocolate boxes. But for thousands of people across the country, this holiday is …

Dr. Chris Barry is a transplant surgeon and researcher at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In this talk, Chris discusses …

Although most living kidney donors return to daily life within a few weeks, some experience unexpected physical and financial complications. iStockphoto.com hide caption toggle caption iStockphoto.com Although most living kidney …

Lisa Brown, 53, of Jacksonville had suffered from severe pelvic and back pain for years. She later learned that her bladder was not functioning due to follicular cystitis, a rare …

Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:23 Doctors will not try hard to save your life if you are a donor 0:42 Your religion does not allow …

Have you ever wondered if the medical efforts of doctors and nurses are less than heroic when you learn that a patient has signed an organ donation card? Those in …

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