Blog Topic: Liver Transplant

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  What Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications and Vitamins Are Safe for Liver Transplant Recipients?

  August 31, 2020

  The Penn Medicine Liver Transplant Team provides some general rules for its patients regarding over the counter medications, vitamins and herbal supplements.

  News and Noteworthy Liver Transplant
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  Understanding Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) Exception Criteria

  July 27, 2020

  Learn what a MELD exception means, how liver disease patients may qualify for it, and how the exception points work.

  Liver Transplant
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  Sun Protection Tips for Organ Transplant Recipients

  June 18, 2020

  Organ transplant recipients have an increased risk of skin cancer compared to the general population. Here are simple ways to stay safe in the sun - before and after transplant.

  Health and Safety Tips Heart Transplant Kidney Transplant
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  Immunosuppression Medications for Liver Transplant Recipients: Brand vs. Generic

  May 26, 2020

  Generic versions of many anti-rejection medications are now available for liver transplant patients. These generic drugs usually save patients money as they are generally less expensive than brand-name prescriptions.

  Liver Transplant Health and Safety Tips
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  Understanding the MELD Score

  May 21, 2020

  The MELD score can be hard to understand, but it’s essentially a math formula. We break down the formula to help patients and families get a better understanding.

  Liver Transplant
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  How to Write a Thank You Letter to Your Donor Family

  May 12, 2020

  Many people want to express their gratitude to their donor family, but have a lot of difficulty finding the words. These tips may help.

  Lung Transplant Heart Transplant Kidney Transplant
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  Meeting the Needs of Live Donors from Near and Far

  April 26, 2019

  Learn about a special program offered at Penn Medicine for people who are interested in live liver donation but live far from the greater Philadelphia area.

  Liver Transplant Living Donor
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  How Penn Experts Are Solving the Organ Donor Crisis

  March 06, 2019

  In the face of huge disparities between supply and demand of donor organs, Penn Medicine experts are developing innovative ways to expand the national donor pool.

  Kidney Transplant Living Donor Lung Transplant
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  Penn Medicine Pharmacies Now Offering Drug Take Back Disposal System

  November 27, 2018

  Patients can now properly dispose of unused medications at select Penn Medicine Outpatient Pharmacies.

  Health and Safety Tips News and Noteworthy Heart Transplant
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  Trouble Affording Post-Transplant Medications? There Are Resources That Can Help Ease the Cost

  August 14, 2018

  If you or a loved one is a transplant recipient who is having difficulties affording necessary medications, there are resources that may help alleviate some of the costs.

  Heart Transplant Kidney Transplant Liver Transplant