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Gregg Allman Undergoes Liver Transplant Surgery (Video)Legendary Southern rocker and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman underwent a successful liver transplant surgery Wednesday at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. The 62-year-old "Midnight Rider" singer...- The Liver TransplantMary needs to give her sister part of her liver. Will she do it?
- Steve Jobs Had Liver Transplant in Tennessee Two Months AgoThis article is about the fact that Steve Jobs had a liver transplant two months ago.
- Obese Liver Transplant Patients Not Always Higher Risk, Study ShowsMorbid obesity is considered a contraindication for the receiving a liver transplant, but a recent study shows the obese fare just as well as skinny patients. Obesity can even help will on a waiting list.
- Fewer Hepatitis B Patients Need Liver TransplantsFour different oral antiviral medications have been used to treat patients suffering with hepatitis B infections. Researchers have found that the number of hepatitis B patients who need a liver transplant is decreasing, while antivirual medication use is increasing.
The Consequences of a Liver TransplantIf your liver is failing then your doctor may recommend that you receive a liver transplant. Unfortunately, having a liver transplant done can sometimes come with serious consequences.- Obesity Not Necessarily a Barrier to Liver Transplants, Says Mayo ClinicTwo-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, and obesity-related liver disease is rapidly becoming the most common reason for liver transplantation.
- HepaGam B: Prevent Hepatitis B Recurrence in Liver Transplant SurgeryLiver performs many vital functions in the body. Those who have been exposed to hepatitis B, higher risk for recurrence after liver transplant surgery, however HepaGam B prevents this problem. Hepatitis B can lead to liver failure and liver cancer.
One Liver to Go AroundMaggie Catherwood, a 21 year old student, was in critical condition and was in need of a liver transplant. Once her surgeon told her that there was a donated liver for her he asked her one question.- Should a Person Die Because They Don't Have Money to Pay for the Surgery?Where is the line drawn to save a person's life?
- Thank You for Being an Organ Donor!Have you struggled with the decision of whether or not to become an organ donor? Have you had to make that choice for a loved one? (I hope not!) Here is my story as I thank every organ donor out there for making that difficult decision.
Interview with an Author: Gregory Gaines, Jr.I recently met Gregory Gaines, Jr., who prefers to be called "Black Love." Here, Black Love describes his experience as an author.- Choosing DeathI don't know if I want my father to live. I don't know if I want to know if I even have the option to save him. There are people out there who would be astonished to hear anyone speak like that about their parents.