Can Oral Zinc Supplementation Reduce Relapses in Childhood Steroid-Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome? A Systematic Review

CONCLUSION: Despite the association of zinc deficiency with increased morbidity in SSNS and the reduction of relapse rates with zinc supplementation, there is no robust evidence to recommend its use as a therapeutic adjunct. We recommend more adequately-powered RCTs to strengthen the current evidence.PMID:37101939 | PMC:PMC10124555 | DOI:10.2147/IJNRD.S403699

Source: International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease - April 27, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ngozi R Mbanefo Samuel N Uwaezuoke Chizoma I Eneh Chioma L Odimegwu Ugo N Chikani Uzoamaka V Muoneke Charles E Nwolisa Kenneth E Odo Francis N Ogbuka Anthony T Akwue Source Type: research