Tag Pravir V. Baxi

1. How common is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and how often is lupus nephritis present in patients with this disease? The prevalence of SLE in the United States is around 40/100,000 (0.04%); it has a peak age of onset of…

1. What are the major clinical uses for a kidney biopsy? A kidney biopsy is performed to help establish a diagnosis and aid in the selection of an appropriate therapy when clinical and laboratory tests are unrevealing. The degree of…