B-cell Depletion in Nephrotic Syndrome: Latest on Rituximab B-cell Depletion in Nephrotic Syndrome: Latest on Rituximab
Dr Desai shares his views on a recent study examining the efficacy of rituximab in treating patients with relapsing, steroid-dependent, and steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome.Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Nephrotic Syndrome: A Hindrance to Lupus Treatment?
(MedPage Today) -- In patients with lupus nephritis, lower renal response seen at 1 year (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - February 6, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Rituximab for Nephrotic Syndrome in Kids: A Note of Caution Rituximab for Nephrotic Syndrome in Kids: A Note of Caution
Dr William Basco hesitates to recommend an immediate switch to rituximab as a steroid-sparing agent in children with nephrotic syndrome.Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Viewpoint Source Type: news
Rituximab Over Tacrolimus in Steroid-Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome? Rituximab Over Tacrolimus in Steroid-Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome?
Dr Desai reviews recent trials comparing steroid-sparing agents used to treat corticosteroid-dependent children with nephrotic syndrome.Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Susceptible genes identified for childhood chronic kidney disease
(Kobe University) Childhood nephrotic syndrome is the most frequently occurring chronic kidney disease among children. A Japanese research team has identified a group of genes that are strongly related to the development of childhood nephrotic syndrome. The results of this study could shed light on the underlying mechanism for this disease. These findings were published on July 16 in the online edition of Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 27, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Levamisole Use in Kids With Relapsing Nephrotic Syndrome Levamisole Use in Kids With Relapsing Nephrotic Syndrome
Dr Desai comments on a study that examined the usefulness of levamisole in prevention of relapses in children with steroid-sensitive idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 29, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology Viewpoint Source Type: news
What Causes Hyponatremia?
Discussion
Normal kidneys regulate water balance to maintain a plasma osmolality of 275-290 mOsm/kg normally. Thirst and arginine vasopressin or antidiuretic hormone (ADH) are the primary regulators of plasma osmolality. ADH is made in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland. ADH acts on the kidney’s distal collecting duct to increase water reabsorption. ADH is appropriately released in hypovolemic states, such as dehydration caused by gastroenteritis. ADH has an ~10 minute half-life and therefore can respond to rapid changes in volume status. Sodium balance is regulated by aldosterone (as part...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 23, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Types of Genetic Mutations Associated with Nephrotic Syndrome Identified
By analyzing most common genetic variants scientists aim at improving diagnosis and treatment for nephrotic syndrome which presents high resistance to drugs and relapse in post-transplant scenario (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - March 24, 2018 Category: Disability Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Researchers identify the types of genetic mutations associated with nephrotic syndrome
(Funda ç ã o de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de S ã o Paulo) By analyzing the most common genetic variants, Brazilian scientists aim at improving diagnosis nad treatment for the disease, which presents high resistance to drugs as well as relapse in post-transplant scenario. The work made possible an in-depth study of the proteins involved in the glomerular filtration barrier, a structure which is damaged by the syndrome. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 28, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Isolated Right Ventricular Thrombus in Nephrotic Syndrome Isolated Right Ventricular Thrombus in Nephrotic Syndrome
Venous thrombosis in nephrotic syndrome is common, but in this case it occurred in an uncommon location--and was initially misdiagnosed.Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
Genetic Testing Using a SRNS Gene Panel Genetic Testing Using a SRNS Gene Panel
The authors developed a targeted next-generation sequencing gene panel assay for diagnostic testing in steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome or suspected Alport syndrome.Journal of Medical Genetics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Doncaster boy has a condition that makes him look pregnant
Mckenzie Watson, five, suffers from nephrotic syndrome, which causes his kidneys to leak, filling his abdomen with fluid. The schoolboy, from Doncaster, is left in agony as his face and belly swell. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Liver condition causes boy's face to swell like balloon
Mckenzie Watson, from Doncaster, was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome which causes his kidneys to function improperly and water to build up in the body. His family are fundraising to fund a cure. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 22, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
WATCH: Woman donates kidney to her 2-year-old granddaughter
Carol Graydon, 62, was a perfect match for Wryn Graydon, who has congenital nephrotic syndrome. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - July 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Nephrotic Syndrome Reported With Everolimus, Voriconazole
Case report of patient with relapsed Hodgkin ' s lymphoma treated with everolimus for five years (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - July 7, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Nephrology, Oncology, Pharmacy, Journal, Source Type: news
