Publications by authors named "Chun Hay Tam"
Background: There is little data on mycophenolic acid (MPA) pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenomics and optimal MPA exposure in lupus nephritis (LN) patients during long-term maintenance.
Methods: We measured blood MPA levels at 1, 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12-h post-dose (i.e.
Article Synopsis
- Incorporating urinary cytology into the BK virus (BKV) screening process can reduce costs associated with screening for BKV-related kidney issues.
- A study evaluated the effectiveness and expenses of a two-step screening method, starting with urine cytology followed by quantitative PCR for BKV in kidney transplant recipients.
- Results indicated that while the two-stage screening had reduced sensitivity compared to individual tests, it offered higher specificity and was cost-effective when the prevalence of BKV-associated nephropathy was below 94%.