In a trial, a model gauging transplant rejection risk using donor-derived cell-free DNA and other parameters safely reduced invasive biopsies. A ‘liquid biopsy’ incorporating donor-derived cell-free ...

The two principle variables of renal mass biopsy are image-guidance modality and needle type and size. In addition, there are many factors that affect efficacy and safety, including patient-related ...

PHILADELPHIA — Percutaneous kidney biopsy is a feasible and safe procedure when testing patients with small kidneys, according to the results of a study presented at ASN Kidney Week. Research into the ...

Glomerulonephritis (GN) is a diverse group of diseases, not a single entity, and remains a primary driver of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The renal biopsy remains the essential tool for definitive ...

CHICAGO — The current recommended benchmark for when to biopsy the kidney in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is arbitrary and results in missing the lupus nephritis (LN) cases that a ...