Snakebite induced thrombotic microangiopathy leading to renal cortical necrosis - Gn YM, Ponnusamy A, Thimma V.
Renal complications from snakebite result in high mortality and morbidity. Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in 5-30% of cases. Renal manifestation could include acute tubular necrosis, cortical necrosis, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, and vasc... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 13, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Non-Human Animals and Insects Source Type: news
What is the Genetic Inheritance of Alport Syndrome?
Discussion
Alport Syndrome is a genetic disease classically associated with progressive renal disease often leading to end stage renal disease, variable sensory neuronal deafness and ocular findings (perimacular retinopathy).
A. Cecil Alport built on the work of others evaluating families with nephritis and/or hematuria. However he very clearly describes the third generation of a family with an X-linked dominant pattern and also emphasizes the syndrome’s associated deafness.
Alport writes:
“It will be seen from this that nearly all the children of three generations of one family suffer from hematuria or nep...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - August 28, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Aurinia begins voclosporin dosing in Phase III trial for LN
Canadian-based biopharmaceutical firm Aurinia Pharmaceuticals has begun dosing patients in the Phase III AURORA clinical trial of voclosporin to treat lupus nephritis (LN). (Source: Drug Development Technology)
Source: Drug Development Technology - May 18, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Boehringer begins enrolment in Phase II trial of BI 655064 to treat lupus nephritis
Pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim has begun patient enrolment in the Phase II clinical trial of BI 655064 for the treatment of lupus nephritis (LN). (Source: Drug Development Technology)
Source: Drug Development Technology - May 10, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Phase II Trial now enrolling patients with Lupus Nephritis
(Source: Boehringer Ingelheim Corporate News)
Source: Boehringer Ingelheim Corporate News - May 10, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: news
Renal Data Reassuring in Lupus Pregnancy (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- De novo nephritis numbers were miniscule in prospective study (Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN)
Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN - May 4, 2017 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Mid-Stage Voclosporin Data Look Good in Lupus Nephritis (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- 48-week findings of AURA-LV reported high rates of complete, partial remission (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - April 21, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
What Causes Uveitis?
Discussion
Inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, or uvea, is termed uveitis. Uveitis can be divided into anterior, intermediate or posterior uveitis by involving the anterior (iris and ciliary body), intermediate (vitreous) or posterior (choroid and usually retina) compartments. Panuveitis involves all 3 compartments. Duration can also be used to classify uveitis. Acute is 6 weeks and > 3 months is chronic persistent uveitis. Episodic periods of inactivity and reactivity that last more than 3 months are called recurrent uveitis. A third way to characterize uveitis is if it is granulomatous or not. Uveitis increas...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 3, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Editorial: federal restrictions on gun research should be lifted - Leopold SS.
Question: What do Parkinson ’s disease, sepsis, liver disease, gun violence, traffic accidents, poisoning, and nephritis have in common?
Answer: They all kill about 30,000 people a year in the United States (stated another way, about 10 deaths per 1... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 31, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Commentary Source Type: news
Infection Rates High in Kids with SLE (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Highest rates seen in those with lupus nephritis (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - February 23, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Lupus Nephritis Treatment
Title: Lupus Nephritis TreatmentCategory: Doctor's& Expert's views on SymptomsCreated: 3/1/2002 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/12/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General)
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - January 12, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Novel Agent Showing Promise, a First in Lupus Nephritis Novel Agent Showing Promise, a First in Lupus Nephritis
An induction regimen that includes a calcineurin inhibitor can help patients with acute lupus nephritis achieve complete or partial remission, early research suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Aurinia reports positive AURA –LV study outcome of voclosporin in treating lupus nephritis
Canadian-based clinical stage bio-pharmaceutical company Aurinia has reported positive results from its AURA –LV study of voclosporin in combination with mycophenolate mofetil against placebo to treat lupus nephritis (LN). (Source: Drug Development Technology)
Source: Drug Development Technology - October 2, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Pathophysiology and Treatment of Human Lupus Nephritis Pathophysiology and Treatment of Human Lupus Nephritis
Gain a better understanding of the pathophysiology of lupus nephritis and learn about the best therapeutic strategies for this disease.Current Opinion in Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - September 12, 2016 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Medical News Today: All You Need to Know About Nephritis
This article looks at the causes, symptoms, and treatment of nephritis. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology / Nephrology Source Type: news
