I Need a Liver Transplant. Now What?

I Need a Liver Transplant. Now What?

More than 4 million Americans are living with chronic liver disease. Whether from metabolic issues, alcohol abuse, autoimmune disorders or a genetic condition, chronic liver disease may result in the need for a liver transplant.  Liver transplant offers a path to a life free of liver disease. We talk with Steven Flamm, MD, transplant hepatologist at RUSH about all things liver transplant: who makes a good candidate, what it's like to have the transplant surgery, what life is like after liver transplant and how research is driving new options for people who need a new liver.

I Was Diagnosed With MS. Now What?

Multiple sclerosis is a life-changing diagnosis. From coping with unpredictable symptoms to enduring medical gaslighting to finding an appropriate treatment plan, people with MS frequently find themselves asking, “Now what?”  Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, you’ve been living with MS for a long time, or you’re just curious, join us for a conversation with Augusto Miravalle, MD, director of RUSH Multiple Sclerosis Center. We also hear from people with MS, who talk about their experiences getting diagnosed, finding treatment and achieving stability. This is the first episode of our new podcast, RUSH Now What? Once a month, we’ll talk about chronic conditions: illnesses you’ve been coping with for months or even years.