Genetic analysis and outcomes of Omani children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.2201
Abstract: BACKGROUND Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is one of the most common kidney disorders seen by pediatric nephrologists and is defined by the presence of heavy proteinuria (>3.5 g/24 h), hypoalbuminemia ( read more here.
Keywords: omani children; resistant nephrotic; syndrome; steroid resistant ... See more keywords
Randomized controlled trial on immunomodulatory effects of azithromycin in children with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome
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DOI: 10.1007/s00467-019-04251-5
Abstract: BackgroundAzithromycin (AZM) is a macrolide antibiotic with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. Our aim was to compare the immunomodulatory effects of AZM combined with steroid therapy with that of steroid therapy alone in children with steroid-dependent… read more here.
Keywords: children steroid; group; dependent nephrotic; immunomodulatory effects ... See more keywords
Assessment of factors associated with mizoribine responsiveness in children with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome
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DOI: 10.1007/s10157-019-01754-1
Abstract: BackgroundSeveral immunosuppressants have been used to treat children with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome (SDNS). Mizoribine (MZR) is an immunosuppressant used to maintain remission in children with SDNS, although its effectiveness for treating SDNS remains controversial. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: children steroid; mzr; dependent nephrotic; steroid dependent ... See more keywords
Increased ischemia-modified albumin levels in children with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome
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DOI: 10.12669/pjms.36.7.2924
Abstract: Objective: Growing evidence shows that oxidative stress plays an important role in the development and progression of nephrotic syndrome (NS). In this study, we aimed to examine serum IMA levels as an indicator of oxidative… read more here.
Keywords: children steroid; steroid sensitive; children ssns; ima levels ... See more keywords