Kidney Biopsy Findings Predict Risk of Cardiovascular Events in CKD
Histologic lesions in the kidney may reflect systemic processes that lead to cardiovascular events, according to investigators.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
PSMA PET/CT May Discriminate Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer for Biopsy
Use of 68 Ga-PSMA PET/CT may avoid unnecessary biopsies in some men with equivocal PI-RADS 3 lesions on mpMRI.
Nonantibiotic Strategy Can Cut Infection Risk During Transrectal Prostate Biopsy
Povidone-iodine cleansing plus formalin disinfection of the needle is a “simple, low-cost, and effective” nonantibiotic strategy to decrease infectious complications following transrectal ultrasound prostate biopsy, according to investigators.
MRI-Targeted Biopsy Alone Can Reduce Prostate Cancer Overdiagnosis
Investigators reported findings from the GÖTEBORG-2, a large, population-based randomized screening trial.
Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Without Antibiotic Prophylaxis Appears Safe
Data are from the first randomized clinical trial evaluating whether prophylactic antibiotics are needed for transperineal prostate biopsy.
Low-Grade Proteinuria May Warrant Biopsy for Lupus Nephritis
Some patients with SLE and low-grade proteinuria may have early active lupus nephritis.
Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy Carries a 5% Risk of Major Complications
For each additional needle pass during the kidney biopsy, the likelihood of major complications increased 22%, investigators found.
Glomerulosclerosis on ECD Procurement Biopsy Predicts Graft Failure
Procurement biopsy findings often lead to kidney discard that is not justified, according to investigators.
Second Biopsy Better Predicts ESKD in Lupus Nephritis
A second biopsy adds valuable information on lupus nephritis course, according to investigators.
Study: Confirmatory Prostate Biopsies Still Needed Despite Upfront MRI
New findings challenge recommendations from the European Association of Urology.
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