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Low vitamin D levels or "vitamin D deficiency" is defined as a total vitamin D level less than 20 ng/mL. This is very common after transplantation. Wh...

Having a transplant shouldnt keep anyone from traveling; it just requires a little extra planning. By making travel arrangements in advance, Ive bee...

Within the past year, you may have heard about two new medications that were approved by the FDA for use in kidney transplant recipients, Nulojix (be...

By Martha Walker, Physical Therapist, DPT After your transplant surgery, whether you are the recipient or the living donor, everyone from your doctors...

By Janelle Gonyea, RD, LD Receiving a transplant requires a surgical procedure, creating an incision that will need to heal properly to get you back o...

Did you know that cranberries can be more than just another side dish on the dinner table? They actually contain compounds that can help prevent recur...

When I started reading Beverly Kirkpatrick's article titled "Life After Transplant: Taking A Look At Some Common Barriers" published in the very first...

You use your hands to complete a wide range of activities every day, like brushing your teeth, preparing food, and participating in leisure activities...

Growing up, a strong work ethic was an unspoken virtue in my family. My parents both worked; my mom providing in-home childcare for a time to accommod...

You have traveled a tough road to get through a successful transplant. Then, you are diagnosed with having Post Transplant Diabetes Mellitus (PTDM)!! ...