RECENT advances in knowledge of the nature of the nephrotic syndrome have led to more rational therapy. The purpose of this communication is to review this progress. The nephrotic syndrome is a ...

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a common chronic kidney disease in childhood, with an incidence of approximately 2–7 cases per 100,000 children annually. The characteristic features of NS include massive ...

The nephrotic syndrome is a disease of unknown etiology characterized by edema, proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia and hypercholesterolemia. It apparently occurs as a result of an antigen–antibody ...

What is congenital nephrotic syndrome? Congenital nephrotic syndrome, an inherited disorder characterized by protein in the urine and swelling of the body, occurs primarily in families of Finnish ...