Frank Tarwacki knew something wasn’t right in 2014. It was the tightness in his chest when he walked up the stairs. It was the shortness… Read more
Tag: lung transplant
In Lung Transplant, What is a ‘Dry Run’?
The UPMC Lung Transplant Program has performed more than 2,000 lung transplants, the most of any center in the country according to the United Network… Read more
Just Breathe: Woman with CF Saved by Lung Transplant
Jenna Simonetti didn’t want a double lung transplant. When the Rochester, New York, native was recommended for the surgery due to the deteriorating state of… Read more
Experts Tackle Aspiration in Lung Transplant Patients
A study led by researchers from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh aimed to minimize the risk of postoperative aspiration – food and liquid entering… Read more
Stitching Together Tributes of Love
It’s difficult for Nancy Olson to pick a favorite. Each of the roughly 40 cloth squares she has stitched together to make two vibrant quilts… Read more