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.
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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.
Prostate Cancer Grade Migration Documented
Grade group 1 prostate cancers declined as a proportion of all prostate cancers.
Clinical Biomarkers of Lupus Nephritis Activity Unreliable
Proteinuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate cannot accurately distinguish between ongoing inflammatory injury and chronic kidney damage in lupus nephritis, investigators pointed out.
Diabetes Linked With Major Bleeding Complications After Renal Biopsy
Diabetes is a possible risk factor for major bleeding complications after percutaneous renal biopsy, according to investigators.
Study: Prostate Cancer Surgery Without Prior Biopsy Possible
In a series of 25 men, radiographic evidence correctly predicted significant prostate cancer in all patients on final pathology.
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