UPMC-managed ISMETT, one of Europe’s leading organ transplant facilities, recently marked two major milestones: a revolutionary new transplant treatment and a record number of pediatric… Read more
Category: transplant
Son Gives Mom the Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift
Diane Muscarella suffered from liver disease for close to 10 years before she came to UPMC and learned she was an ideal candidate for a… Read more
My Journey through Living Donation
This time two years ago, we received the long-awaited news that my father was approved for a kidney transplant. The journey to this point was… Read more
Pitt Honors 5 Medical Pioneers
From treating breast cancer to developing the polio vaccine, many innovative discoveries that shape modern day medical care came out of the University of Pittsburgh… Read more
A Second Chance: Dad Receives Living Donation from Son
For Richard Edwards, life was simple. The 54-year-old Smithton, Pennsylvania, native has owned his own business for over 30 years. He spends a lot of… Read more