Alcoholics Seeking Liver Transplants Face Rigorous Screening
Long term alcohol abuse can lead to alcohol-related liver disease (ALD). Special consideration is given to an alcoholic’s physical and …
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Learn about Side Effects of Kidney Dialysis
Side effects of kidney dialysis are different depending on whether the procedure is hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Read on to learn the types of …
Continue ReadingTreatment Options for Patients Ineligible for Kidney Transplant
The question of “what to do if I am not a candidate for kidney transplant” is answered by knowing several treatment options that are available for …
Continue ReadingWhat is Kidney Dialysis?
What is kidney dialysis? Kidney dialysis is used as an effective treatment method to address kidney problems that may lead to kidney failure, which …
Continue ReadingWhat is the MELD Score Needed for Liver Transplant?
This article defines what a MELD score is, and the MELD score needed for liver transplant to be considered in a patient.
Continue ReadingA Patient's Tutorial on the Piggyback Liver Transplant
The piggyback liver transplant is different from traditional orthotopic transplant in that it leaves the patient’s vena cava in place. Many doctors …
Continue ReadingAre Lifestyle Decisions Factors in Longevity for End Stage Renal Failure? How You Can Improve Lifespan During End-Stage Renal Disease
End-stage renal failure refers to a significant decline in kidney function. When someone has ESRD, the only options for treatment are hemodialysis or …
Continue ReadingCauses and Treatment of Hyperkalemia After Liver Transplant
Post-liver transplant management requires the use of immunosuppressive drugs to avoid organ rejection but increased blood potassium levels, or …
Continue ReadingIs there a Relationship Between Liver Cirrhosis and Renal Failure?
Liver cirrhosis and renal failure can occur together in a condition known as hepatorenal syndrome. Find out how liver cirrhosis can lead to renal …
Continue ReadingKidney Disease And Dialysis
The kidneys perform the vital function of removing waste products and toxins from the bloodstream and excreting them from the body in urine. However, …
Continue ReadingLearn about a Link between Carbonated Beverages and Renal Failure
Carbonated beverages and renal failure are interrelated according to some studies. Read on to learn how dangerous soda can be, what soda contains, and …
Continue ReadingLiver Transplant Surgery Procedure
For a patient who has been advised to undergo liver transplantation, knowledge on the details of the liver transplant surgery operating room procedure …
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