Steroids for Lung Transplant Patients
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Lung Transplant, Lung Transplantation Patient Guide: Life After Lung Transplantation
columbiasurgery.org — “This section of the patient guide discusses patient concerns after lung transplant surgery. Prepared by the NewYork-Presbyterian Center for Lung Disease and Transplantation at Columbia University Medical Center, this patient guide to Lung Transplantation surgery answers questions about post-transplant exercise, school, work, sexual activity, diet, nutrition, driving, acne, skin, hair, dental care, smoking, cancer, alcohol, and pregnancy.” View full resource at columbiasurgery.org
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What is normal life after a lung transplant? http://bit.ly/lmIwd8
Lung Transplant, Lung Transplantation Patient Guide: Waiting for a Transplant
columbiasurgery.org — “While waiting for your lung transplant, it is vitally important to maintain or even improve your health. This page, provided by the NewYork-Presbyterian Center for Lung Disease and Transplantation at Columbia University Medical Center, guides patients how to prepare for lung transplant operations by maintaining health through diet, exercise, rehabilitation, and medical testing; staying in touch with the transplant team, keeping immunizations updated, and attending support meetings.” View full resource at columbiasurgery.org
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What is the usual waiting period for a lung transplant? http://bit.ly/m4aK8e
Lung Transplant, Lung Transplantation Patient Guide: Post-Transplant Recovery
columbiasurgery.org — “After lung transplant surgery at the New York Presbyterian Lung Transplant Center, patients spend two to four days at Columbia's Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU). Patients are usually on a ventilator during the first day. Medications including three immunosuppressants are administered, along with antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral medications, pain medications, vitamins and minerals. Exercise and pulmonary therapy begins as soon as possible.” View full resource at columbiasurgery.org
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What happens after lung transplant surgery? http://bit.ly/mx67BL
Rapid steroid weaning after heart transplantation
theheart.org — “Daily monitoring of adrenal function during steroid weaning over several weeks to several months, depending on the patient, can show which patients are tolerating withdrawal of the drugs and those who might need to stay on them.” View full resource at theheart.org
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heartwire: Rapid weaning strategy can prevent long-term steroid maintenance after heart transplantation http://bit.ly/rr9vi
Lung Transplant, Lung Transplantation Patient Guide: Immunosuppression and Organ Rejection
columbiasurgery.org — “This page describes Immunosuppression and Organ Rejection. After lung transplantation, organ recipients must take immunosuppressant medications for the rest of their lives. Although nearly all patients will experience at least one episode of rejection, usually during the first six months after transplantation, patients should be reassured that such episodes can be managed by adjusting dosages of immunosuppressive medications.” View full resource at columbiasurgery.org
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What are the signs or symptoms of organ rejection in a transplanted lung? http://bit.ly/k1NUVZ
Lung Transplant, Lung Transplantation Patient Guide: Immunosuppressant Medications After Lung Transplantation
columbiasurgery.org — “This page describes cyclosporines, tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, prednisone, azathioprine, other immunosuppressant, antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal, anti-ulcer, and diuretic medications used after lung transplantation. Taking immunosuppressive drugs after organ transplantation is necessary to prevent organ rejection. Prepared by The New York-Presbyterian Lung Transplant Center at Columbia University Medical Center, NY.” View full resource at columbiasurgery.org
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The key to maintaining a successful lung transplant is taking the prescribed medications. http://bit.ly/jamKm9
How Patient with Double Lung Transplant is Beating the Odds
newswise.com — “Fewer than half of lung transplant patients survive for five years. But nearly 14 years after receiving a double-lung transplant, Damian Neuberger's lungs continue to function normally. He breathes easily while walking four or five miles a day.” View full resource at newswise.com
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How Patient with Double Lung Transplant is Beating the Odds: Fewer than half of lung transplant patients... http://bit.ly/pxFhYV #cancer
A "St. Patrick's Day Miracle" for Lung Transplant Patient
newswise.com — “A year ago, Donna Delaney Helma could feel her life slipping away. She had severe emphysema and needed high doses of oxygen 24 hours a day. On St. Patrick's Day, she received a life-saving lung transplant.” View full resource at newswise.com
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A "St. Patrick's Day Miracle" for Lung Transplant Patient
newswise.com — “A year ago, Donna Delaney Helma could feel her life slipping away. She had severe emphysema and needed high doses of oxygen 24 hours a day. On St. Patrick's Day, she received a life-saving lung transplant.” View full resource at newswise.com
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New Test Announced For Major Killer Of Lung Transplant Patients
medicalnewstoday.com — “A lung transplant can mean a new chance at life. But many who receive one develop a debilitating, fatal condition that causes scar tissue to build up in the lungs and chokes off the ability to br” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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New Test Announced For Major Killer Of Lung Transplant Patients http://mnt.to/3Pxp #transplants
Heart-Lung Transplantation: eMedicine Transplantation
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cardiopulmonary transplantation (heart and lung transplantation) is the simultaneous surgical replacement of the heart and lungs in patients with end-stage cardiac and pulmonary disease. This procedure remains a viable therapeutic alternative for patients in specific disease ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 6:48 pm By:
Patients with end-stage cardiac & pulmonary disease may undergo heart-lung transplantation. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/dfQQ66
Heart Transplantation Patients at Risk for Lung Cancer | ThirdAge
thirdage.com — “Heart transplantation patients are much more likely to develop lung cancer than the general population, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Transplantation.” View full resource at thirdage.com
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Heart Transplantation Patients at Risk for Lung Cancer http://bit.ly/mRy7i9
Lung Transplant Outcome Might Hinge on Hospital Location:
health.msn.com — “Lung Transplant Outcome Might Hinge on Hospital Location:” View full resource at health.msn.com
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Lung Transplant - YouTube
youtube.com — “"It has been an awesome experience -- I have my life back." Emphysema and COPD patient Norma Watson describes her journey in having her right lung replaced. ...” View full resource at youtube.com
Most Recently Shared on September 30, 2011 at 7:15 pm By:
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Infectious Disease Article | Lung Transplantation
mdlinx.com — “Tobramycin pharmacokinetics in patients with cystic fibrosis before and after bilateral lung transplantation” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on August 3, 2011 at 4:18 am By:
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Tobramycin pharmacokinetics in patients with cystic fibrosis before and after bilateral lung transplantation... http://bit.ly/qkDuZb #ID
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