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.
1 If a transplanted liver begins to fail, it is sometimes possible for the patient to live long enough to get a second transplant. 2  Studies show that about 32% of livers from deceased donors fail within five years, and about 46% within 10 years. For patients not covered by health insurance, a liver transplant typically costs up to $575,000 or more for the procedure, including follow-up care and medications for the first six months after the procedure.