A world first: Assessing kidney quality before transplantation using photoacoustic imaging

(Ryerson University - Faculty of Science) Demand for kidney transplants is so high that doctors now routinely accept damaged donor kidneys, with limited means to assess their quality. A new, non-invasive, photoacoustic imaging technique allows doctors to 'see' kidney scarring quickly and accurately with a simple scan. An upcoming, landmark clinical trial will test the new technique on donor kidney quality. The technology could potentially empower doctors to better match donor kidneys to patient ...