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Today in the U.S. more than 114,000 people are in need of an organ transplant. Even though 2017 was the biggest year in history for…
Everybody has a story. No matter your age, what you’ve been through, or where you are today, you have a story. And it’s remarkable! This…
When asked about how she made her career choice, Bev Hansen has a clever response. “I’m a social worker ‘cause I work at being social,”…
In May 2017, 25-year-old Tom laid in a hospital bed in Osaka, Japan, his health declining fast due to liver failure caused by alpha-1 antitrypsin…
Approximately 19 million Americans have severe obesity, which is defined as a body mass index (BMI) over 40. Excess body fat can lead to cirrhosis…
Rosemary was diagnosed with liver disease in 2001. Eight years later, her illness progressed to cirrhosis and end-stage liver failure, also triggering kidney failure. Following…
When C. Burcin Taner, M.D., wants to wind down, you will often find him in the kitchen. Dr. Taner, a transplant surgeon at Mayo Clinic’s…
There are nearly 100,000 people in the United States waiting for a kidney transplant. Remy Marceau is one of them, with a wait he’s had…
If you’re a liver transplant patient, you’ve likely heard your doctors talk about your MELD score. Having a strong understanding of your MELD score and…
Life dramatically changed for Yasmin in early 2016. The county prosecutor, marathon runner, exercise enthusiast, world-traveler and mentor to middle-school girls from St. Paul experienced…
Many people are asking questions and surfing the internet to see if they are eligible for organ transplant. We hope this post will answer some…
If you’re like many people, your “to do” list is growing longer and longer now that the warm months are behind us. Maybe your list…
Many factors can contribute to unwanted weight gain after your transplant. However, carrying around excess weight is unhealthy for post-transplant patients: it can hinder your…
Jeff Welch, M.S.W., L.M.S.W, living donor transplant social worker and one of the pioneers of the Hispanic Transplant Program at Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus, has…
Jairus “Matt” Pierce’s journey to transplantation began at age 13 following a diagnosis of kidney disease. By age 44, the disease had become debilitating. Matt…
Nearly 15,000 Americans are waiting for a liver transplant. Sadly, many may never get the call saying that an organ — and a second chance…
Scott was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy 15 years ago. The disease causes inflammation of the kidneys, limiting the organ’s ability to filter waste, excess water…
The road to transplantation can be long and full of challenges, but your journey doesn’t end the day you receive your transplant. In fact, your…
Your doctor gave you a list of do’s and don’ts to minimize your risk after transplant, especially due to your weakened immune system, and slowly…
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="352"] Dr. Heilman climbs a glacier in Alaska[/caption] As a college student, Raymond Heilman, M.D., nephrologist at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Arizona,…
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