Nearly eight years ago, Ruth Tisak received an unexpected diagnosis: She had chronic kidney disease caused by arthritis medication, and her kidneys were functioning at… Read more
Category: transplant
NOW – Episode 8
In the eighth installment of NOW, get an up-close look into a robot that will change the face of surgery forever, meet a Pittsburgh-born actor and part-time Dungeon Master who teaches kids how to escape through the power of imagination, and learn about a clinical trial working toward making every organ transplant a success.
Woman with CF Receives Lung Transplant, Despite Challenges
“We are very excited to see Jill doing so well and going back to a life that now is not limited by the length of an oxygen line. She’s ready to take on the world, one breath at a time.”
UPMC, Pitt Research Aims to Eliminate Need for Immunosuppressants in Transplantation
Researchers at UPMC and the Starzl Transplantation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have embarked on a bold new approach to eliminate… Read more
NOW – Episode 6
In the sixth installment of NOW, we show you how one tweet and a passion for the Pittsburgh Penguins can save a life, gain helpful… Read more