Infections can pose significant risks, especially for those with compromised immune systems. This post offers some practical tips to help prevent infections after an organ transplant, surgery or immune suppression.

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Once you are on the active transplant list you and your family are required to answer every call you get. Even the SPAM calls. When You Are Waiting For Your Organ Transplant Call Have you ...
"To die will be an awfully big adventure."— J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan When Palliative Care Is Needed It is confronting to realise that the transplant process may not be suitable for ...
"Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity." — Hippocrates Lumbar Puncture Or Spinal Tap In this post, we will explore how lumbar punctures are ...
"Rehabilitation means regaining a sense of your own worth, your strength, your ability to rebuild and construct a new life." - Nelson Mandela Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Vital Step Towards ...
This post explores general and practical information about preparing and taking medications after a heart / Lung transplant. It is extremely important that you never run out of medications after a ...
If you are like me and struggle with sleep at home or in hospital this is the post for you. Let's talk sleep and insomnia. Tackle sleep deprivation while in hospital. Read tips for better sleep to ...
Vaccinations and immunisations pre transplant protect you from a variety of infections once you are immunosuppressed. What vaccinations are required for a heart transplant? Vaccinations ...
Undergoing a heart or lung transplant is a significant event that comes with potential risks such as bleeding, infection, and complications from surgery or medication. Critical post-transplant testing ...
Infections can pose significant risks, especially for those with compromised immune systems. This post offers some practical tips to help prevent infections after an organ transplant, surgery or immune suppression.
Transplant recipients are at real risk from infections. Our lowered immunity means we are prone to infections. It takes us longer to fight an infection.
Early detection of heart transplant rejection is crucial. It’s essential to understand the types of rejection, the symptoms, and the treatment options available to manage this condition effectively. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this challenging aspect of heart transplantation.
My journey with hair loss began during end-stage heart failure. This post shares my experience and the strategies I employed to combat hair loss.
Heart failure can result from various underlying conditions and can affect overall quality of life and life expectancy. This post explores the causes, symptoms and treatment options. Quality of life implications, and life expectancy considerations for heart failure are cause…
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