From the reading of the title, I thought these were the soft and chewy ones. They weren't. Got them in the mail today, now I need to find some local kids to give these away too.
The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD). MELD is a numerical scale, ranging from 6 (you are less sick) to 40 (you are gravely sick), used for liver transplant candidates age 12 and older.The score is based on how urgently you will need a liver transplant within the next three months.The number is calculated by a formula using three routine lab test results: bilirubin, INR and creatinine.he Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD). MELD is a numerical scale, ranging from 6 (you are less sick) to 40 (you are gravely sick), used for liver transplant candidates age 12 and older.
Liver transplantation is now a relatively safe procedure. Currently, 90% of those undergoing transplantation will be alive at one year, and about 75% will be alive at five years. Most patients who have liver transplants find they are able to go back to work and resume their normal activities.