With funding from charity Kidney Research UK, Dr Carl May from Bristol Medical School and his team have identified a new treatment pathway for patients with non-genetic (idiopathic) nephrotic syndrome ...
Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is a disease characterized by hypoalbuminemia, proteinuria, edema and hyperlipidemia, and a cause of chronic kidney disease in the pediatric population.
One monoclonal antibody, rituximab, can work wonders for the treatment of children with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome. However, what about patients ...
The record-breaking New Zealand winger Jonah Lomu has died at the age of 40 after battling a rare and serious kidney condition for nearly 20 years. The legendary All Blacks star was diagnosed with ...