This 6-part video series describes the kidney transplant process. Health care providers will share their knowledge, and people living with kidney disease will share their experiences. It is our hope that these videos will help you learn what you can do to have a successful transplant.
Physical activity is important for normal growth and development in children and teens. The benefits of regular physical activity in children include. Access the resource to access resources related to pediatric patients and exercise.
BEAM is a web-resource that provides exercise programs for people with various chronic conditions, including chronic kidney disease and cystic fibrosis.
BEAM seeks to improve the emotional and physical health of individuals living with chronic diseases through exercise and education. There are gen…
EL-Fit is an app designed for patients undergoing pre-habilitation prior to liver transplantation. It is an exercise app designed to facilitate exercise training within end-stage liver disease patients and those with cirrhosis. Cirrhosis and advanced liver disease may cause patients to lose strengt…
Refit for life is an excellent resource if you are interested in reaching a healthier lifestyle as a transplant recipient. It’s an online website that has curated information on exercise, diet and mental health specific to transplant recipients. Its exercise page gives great recommendations on prop…
Dr. Belga is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She received her medical degree from the University of Lisbon. She completed her training in Infectious Disease at the University of Alberta followed by a one-year fellowship in Transplant Infectious Disease at…
The American Journal of Transplantation, the premier international journal for transplantation research, is proud to reach out to patients with highlights of peer-reviewed articles specifically curated for transplant patients and caregivers via…
Summary of factors that might make someone immune-compromised and options available for the immune-compromised community.
The American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI) is an international society of professionals dedicated to advancing the science, education and application of immunogenetics and transplant immunology. ASHI is also:
CDTRP Level Up Research Webinar with Shelby Gielen, Jordy Hermiston, Alice Virani & Jordan Joseph Wadden Exploring the ethical considerations of direct contact in pediatric organ transplantation: A qualitative study
Background: Non-anonymized direct contact between organ recipient and donor famili…
Information for transplant patients on Evusheld - current as of January 11, 2023.
Do you have questions about what life is like and what to expect after a liver transplant? Join moderator Nem Maksimovic for this interactive webinar featuring UHN transplant hepatologist, Dr Les Lilly and patient partners, Tzvia Petliar and Sandra Holdsworth.
About the Speakers Dr. Les Lilly rece…
This is the third of a quarterly patient education series presented in collaboration with the Canadian Liver Foundation and the Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN. The series will address your questions about liver transplantation:
This is the second of a quarterly patient education series presented in collaboration with the Canadian Liver Foundation and the Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN. The series address your questions about liver transplantation. Session 1 focuses on the clinical aspects of liver disease.
In this sessi…
This is the first of a quarterly patient education series presented in collaboration with the Canadian Liver Foundation and the Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN. The series will address your questions about liver transplantation:
