Blog Topic: News and Noteworthy

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  Honoring our Caregivers

  November 01, 2023

  Penn Transplant Institute is proud to recognize November as National Caregivers Month. Join us in recognizing the contributions of the devoted family members as they continue to support our transplant patients.

  News and Noteworthy
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  How to Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus

  July 21, 2023

  Here are some "common sense" precautions that you can take against the West Nile virus in late summer.

  Health and Safety Tips News and Noteworthy
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  Four Frequently Asked Questions about Total Pancreatectomy Islet Auto Transplant (TPIAT)

  June 16, 2023

  Total Pancreatectomy Islet Auto Transplant (TPIAT) is a surgical option that can treat the root cause of pain due to chronic pancreatitis (CP) or in some cases, severe recurrent acute pancreatitis by removing the pancreas, a total pancreatectomy (TP)

  News and Noteworthy
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  2022 Penn Transplant Institute Holiday Celebration

  January 03, 2023

  Please join us for the Penn Transplant Institute 2022 Virtual Holiday Party on Monday, Dec. 12 from 6 to 7 pm, location Blue Jeans (Virtual).

  News and Noteworthy Living Donor
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  Update on COVID-19 for Transplant Patients: Vaccines, Boosters and Evusheld

  September 16, 2022

  The Penn Transplant Institute shares recent updates related to the new COVID-19 booster.

  COVID-19 News and Noteworthy
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  What Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications and Vitamins Are Safe for Transplant Recipients?

  August 19, 2022

  The Penn Medicine Transplant Team provides some general rules for its patients regarding over the counter medications, vitamins and herbal supplements.

  News and Noteworthy Heart Transplant Kidney Transplant
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  How a Microsite Can Help You Find a Living Donor

  March 08, 2022

  The Penn Transplant Institute has partnered with the National Kidney Registry to provide free, simple, easy-to-use websites called microsites.

  Living Donor News and Noteworthy
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  Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters for Transplant Patients

  November 11, 2021

  Learn more about the FDA's authorization of an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised individuals, including transplant recipients.

  COVID-19 News and Noteworthy
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  Understanding the MELD Score

  October 11, 2021

  The MELD score can be hard to understand, but it’s essentially a math formula. We break down the formula to help patients and families get a better understanding.

  Liver Transplant News and Noteworthy
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  Save The Date: 2020 Penn Transplant Institute Virtual Holiday Party

  November 09, 2020

  Please join us for the Penn Transplant Institute 2020 Virtual Holiday Party on Monday, Dec. 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, location Blue Jeans (Virtual).

  News and Noteworthy