Digital pathology in nephrology clinical trials, research, and pathology practice.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

In this review, we will discuss (i) how the recent advancements in digital technology and computational engineering are currently applied to nephropathology in the setting of clinical research, trials, and practice; (ii) the benefits of the new digital environment; (iii) how recognizing its challenges provides opportunities for transformation; and (iv) nephropathology in the upcoming era of kidney precision and predictive medicine.

Recent findings

Recent studies highlighted how new standardized protocols facilitate the harmonization of digital pathology database infrastructure and morphologic, morphometric, and computer-aided quantitative analyses. Digital pathology enables robust protocols for clinical trials and research, with the potential to identify pr

SUBMITTER: Barisoni L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5955389 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature