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Glomerulonephritis Types

Glomerulonephritis is a group of diseases that infect the part of the kidney that filters the blood. It can be of various types based on its mechanism.

Antibody Proves as a Revolutionary Hope for Lupus Nephritis

Antibody Proves as a Revolutionary Hope for Lupus Nephritis

Scientists uncover an antibody that protects the kidney in patients with an autoimmune disease — lupus nephritis.

Glomerular Diseases Patients Face Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Conditions

Glomerular Diseases Patients Face Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Conditions

Adults with glomerular diseases have a 2.5-times higher risk of developing heart disease than individuals in the general population, reveals a new study.

Clotting Proteins in Urine are New Biomarkers for Lupus Nephritis

Clotting Proteins in Urine are New Biomarkers for Lupus Nephritis

New biomarkers for Lupus Nephritis are the presence of clotting factors in urine, both those proteins that promote clots and those that deplete them.

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New Synthetic Peptide Protects Kidneys from Nephritis

New Synthetic Peptide Protects Kidneys from Nephritis

New synthetic peptide reduced the movement of immune cells into the kidneys, resolved inflammation and damage and improved kidney function, without increasing blood pressure.

Genetic Mutations Linked to Nephrotic Syndrome Identified

Genetic Mutations Linked to Nephrotic Syndrome Identified

The most common genetic variants were analyzed. Scientists aim to improve diagnosis and treatment for nephrotic syndrome and different types of genetic mutations linked to nephrotic syndrome have been identified.

Exercise Regularly To Reduce Inflammation in Lupus Nephritis

Exercise Regularly To Reduce Inflammation in Lupus Nephritis

Both exercise and stress can impact inflammation by regulation of the immune system and reduce severity of inflammation in the kidneys.

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Azithromycin Prevents Relapses of Nephrotic Syndrome in a 2-year Old Child

Azithromycin Prevents Relapses of Nephrotic Syndrome in a 2-year Old Child

A case report indicates that azithromycin has a possible benefit in the prevention of relapses of nephrotic syndrome.

Novel Biomarkers Increase Power to Predict Therapeutic Response in Lupus Nephritis

Novel Biomarkers Increase Power to Predict Therapeutic Response in Lupus Nephritis

Including novel biomarkers in lupus nephritis prognostic models significantly increases their power to predict therapeutic efficacy.

Current Treatment Options for Lupus Nephritis

Current Treatment Options for Lupus Nephritis

Cyclophosphamide or MMF with a corticosteroid is the first treatment choice for lupus nephritis. On the other hand, azathioprine or MMF combined with a corticosteroid is useful as maintenance therapy.

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Hemodialysis Therapy Preferred by Lupus Nephritis Patients With End-stage Renal Disease

Hemodialysis Therapy Preferred by Lupus Nephritis Patients With End-stage Renal Disease

Most patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) caused by lupus nephritis opt hemodialysis as their initial kidney replacement therapy over peritoneal dialysis and preemptive kidney transplantation.

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