Liver Transplant
4 stories
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healthDivemaster's Battle with Rare Autoimmune Liver Disease Ends in Life-Saving Transplant
A Singaporean divemaster's fight against primary biliary cholangitis, from diagnosis to liver transplant, highlighting symptoms, treatment options, and survival.
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healthStranger's Gift: A Liver Transplant Grants Kelowna Woman a New Life
A Kelowna woman receives a life-saving liver transplant from a stranger, highlighting the power of altruism and the need for organ donation reform.
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healthHepatitis E Poses Significant Risk to Liver Transplant Patients
New research reveals 3.5% of transplant recipients contract Hepatitis E, with a high rate of chronic infection and potential for severe complications.
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healthMom with No Symptoms Beats Stage 4 Cancer via Rare Liver Transplant
Amy Piccioli survived asymptomatic stage 4 colorectal cancer through an uncommon liver transplant at Northwestern Medicine, marking a significant medical milestone.