Nephrotic syndrome in adult Africans in Nairobi.

Possible role of malaria in the etiology of the nephrotic syndrome in Nairobi.

In a study in Nairobi, Kenya, 30 young adults with nephrotic syndrome were investigated in detail and a further 18 were studied less completely. In no case was evidence found to support a possible role for malaria in the aetiology of the syndrome.

The Relationship between Blood Biomarkers Level and the Prognosis of Nephrotic Syndrome in the Children

Background Nephrotic syndrome (NS) characterized by a large amounts of protein into urine and a set of indications that include: protein in urine, low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels, and swelling. Therefore, aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between prognosis of nephrotic syndrome and blood biomarkers level in children of Arak city, I...

Nephrotic Sydrome Developing in Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Calcium and Vitamin D Metabolism in Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome; An Update on the Existing Literature

 Minimal Change Disease (MCD) is the leading cause of childhood Nephrotic Syndrome (NS). Therefore in pediatrics nephrotic syndrome, most children beyond the first year of life will be treated with corticosteroids without an initial biopsy. Children with NS often display a number of calcium homeostasis disturbances causing abnormal bone histology, including hypocalcemia, reduced serum vitamin D...

concordance of the tuberculin skin test and quantiferon in child with kidney disease who candidate for immunosuppressive drugs in 1392-94 in aliasghar hospital

Introduction: Considering that prevoius investigation has included more adult age range, this study aimed to evaluate the agreement between TST and Quantiferon in kidney disease children who are candidate for immunosuppressive medications. Methods: In this cross sectional study, 31 children with renal disease including nephrotic syndrome and renal transplant candidates nominated for immunosu...