Transplant
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I am by no means an expert. Im not a doctor. Im not even a college grad. However, my girlfriend tells me that you would/should take the medication...
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This is a question only your doctor can answer. Sometimes, doctors keep their cardiac stent patients on blood thinners like clopidogrel (Plavix) for...
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It's important to make sure that water retention is not a result of abnormal kidney function, abnormal heart function, or abnormal liver function...
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Most people with severe, end-stage lung disease can be considered for a lung transplant. The procedure should be considered when someone seems likely...
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The evaluation process for a lung transplant is usually long and complicated. First, a doctor refers a patient to a regional transplant center. At...
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When a compatible donor’s lungs become available, the transplant candidate will be called urgently to the transplant center to prepare for the...
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The time to full recovery after a lung transplant varies widely between people. Some people may leave the hospital within a week. However, it’s not...
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After testing and interviews have been completed and it’s concluded the patient is a good candidate for a lung transplant, he or she will be listed...
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A lung transplant can take away breathlessness and make possible an active lifestyle that can last for years. For many people, a lung transplant is...
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As with any surgical procedure, hair transplantation carries risks, including bleeding and infection. Other risks that can occur with hair...
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The cost of hair transplantation will depend largely on the amount of hair to be transplanted but generally ranges from $4,000 to $15,000. The...
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After hair transplant surgery, your scalp may be very tender. You may need to take pain medications for several days. Your surgeon will have you wear...
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Used in the U.S. since the 1950s, hair transplantation is surgery that involves removing a narrow strip of hair-bearing scalp from the back of the...
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Typically, candidates for islet cell transplantation are between the ages of 18 and 65, have had type 1 diabetes for more than 5 years, and are...
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The decision to prescribe a bone marrow transplant is always made on an individual basis. Your doctor will consider your age, general physical...
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