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Senior scholar paper / Colby College by Merrill C Raikes, 1963

Plasma protein metabolism in the nephrotic syndrome by Herluf Jensen, 1969

Nephrotic syndrome in children (Current problems in pediatrics) by Kanwal K Kher, 1988

The nephrotic syndrome--discussions in patient management by Richard D Wagoner, 1981

Minimal change disease: a review.(Disease/Disorder overview): An article from: Southern Medical Journal by Tapasi C. Saha, Harmeet Singh, 2006-11-01

Does the child have glomerulonephritis or nephrosis?(Clinical Rounds): An article from: Pediatric News by Doug Brunk, 2005-02-01

Cyclosporin in the Therapy of Renal Disease (Contributions to Nephrology)

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NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
nephrotic syndrome may occur when the filtering units of the kidney are damaged. This damage allows protein normally kept in the plasma to leak into the urine in large amounts, which reduces the amount of protein in your blood.
http://www.kidney.org/general/atoz/content/Nephrotic.html

Extractions: Nephrotic Syndrome Nephrotic syndrome may occur when the filtering units of the kidney are damaged. This damage allows protein normally kept in the plasma to leak into the urine in large amounts, which reduces the amount of protein in your blood. Since the protein part of the blood helps to keep fluid in the bloodstream, some of this fluid leaks out of the bloodstream into your tissues, causing swelling, called edema. The swelling may be most noticeable in your legs after you have been standing and in the tissue under your eyes when you first get up in the morning. Eventually, the swelling in your legs may be there all the time, and it may also occur in other parts of your body. You may notice that your urine foams more than usual because of the amount of protein in it. How is nephrotic syndrome diagnosed? Your doctor can detect protein in your urine with a routine urine analysis and get a rough idea about the amount of protein in your urine by a test that can be done in the office. Diagnosis of the nephrotic syndrome is made by collecting urine for 24 hours and measuring the amount of protein in it. Nephrotic syndrome may also cause an increase in fat in your blood. This can only be found by a blood test done by your doctor. What causes nephrotic syndrome?
NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
nephrotic syndrome A type of nephritis that is characterized by low serum albumin, large amount of protein in the
http://www.medhelp.org/glossary/new/gls_3029.htm

Extractions: NEPHROTIC SYNDROME - A type of nephritis that is characterized by low serum albumin , large amount of protein in the urine, and swelling ( edema ). Swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure , and anorexia are key features. Nephrotic syndrome can be seen with a number of illness that cause damage to the kidney glomerulus . Examples include diabetes , hereditary disorders, lupus multiple myeloma amyloidosis glomerulonephritis ... minimal change disease , and membranous glomerulonephritis
Nephrotic Syndrome - General Practice Notebook
Clinicallyoriented information.
http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/MedwebPage.cfm?ID=-1167392767
Nephrotic Syndrome Index
Tubulointerstitial. Tumors. Other. nephrotic syndrome. 072A. Lipoid Nephrosis (low)
http://oac.med.jhmi.edu/Pathology/Viewer/NephrSynIndex.html
Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) - Diagnosis & Treatment - Nephrologychannel
kidney biopsy. Nonspecific treatment of nephrotic syndrome is aimedat complications like hypertension. Specific treatment addresses
http://www.nephrologychannel.com/nephrotic/diagnosis.shtml

Extractions: Diagnosis In addition to a physical examination and the assessment of family health history, the following three tests are used to make a diagnosis: Blood analysis often shows high cholesterol levels and low albumin. BUN and creatinine may or may not be elevated. If bun and creatinine are elevated the patient has renal failure and the prognosis is worse. Evaluation of the urine by a simple urine dipstick in the office can give preliminary information on the amount of protein in the urine. However, this test is a qualitative test. In order to determine the actual amount of protein in the urine, a 24-hour quantitative test must be done, which indicates levels of protein and creatinine in the urine. Often, a comparison of protein to creatinine based on a single sample is used to determine 24-hour protein loss. This is helpful for quicker results or when the patient cannot collect urine over 24 hours.
Nephrotic Syndrome Parent's Place
An explanation as to what this is and about the organization itself. Resources for further research.
http://www.nephrotic-syndrome.org/
Nephrotic Syndrome Hub
Links to information and resources.
http://www.genomelink.org/nephrotic
Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome
Congenital nephrotic syndrome Congenital nephrotic syndrome is diagnosedat or soon after birth. It can have one of several causes
http://cnserver0.nkf.med.ualberta.ca/nephkids/congenital nephrotic syndrome.htm
MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Nephrotic Syndrome
nephrotic syndrome. nephrotic syndrome is caused by various disorders which damagethe kidneys, particularly to the basement membrane of the glomerulus.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000490.htm

Extractions: Skip navigation Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Contents of this page: Male urinary system Alternative names Return to top Nephrosis Definition Return to top A constellation of signs and symptoms including protein in the urine (exceeding 3.5 grams/day), low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels and swelling edema ). The urine may also contain fat which is visible under the microscope. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Nephrotic syndrome is caused by various disorders which damage the kidneys, particularly to the basement membrane of the glomerulus. This immediately causes abnormal excretion of protein in the urine The most common cause in children is minimal change disease , while membranous glomerulonephritis is the most common cause in adults. This condition can also occur as a result of infection, drug exposure, malignancy , hereditary disorders, immune disorders, or diseases that affect multiple body systems including diabetes systemic lupus erythematosus multiple myeloma , and amyloidosis . It can accompany kidney disorders, including
MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome
Congenital nephrotic syndrome. Alternative names Return to top Nephroticsyndrome congenital. Definition Return to top Congenital
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001576.htm

Extractions: Skip navigation Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Contents of this page: Female urinary tract Male urinary tract Alternative names Return to top Nephrotic syndrome - congenital Definition Return to top Congenital nephrotic syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by protein in the urine and swelling of the body (see also Nephrotic syndrome Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Congenital nephrotic syndrome is a very rare form of nephrotic syndrome . It occurs primarily in families of Finnish origin and develops shortly after birth. It is an inherited disorder. The condition is caused by a protein called nephrin which is found in the kidney and is abnormal in children with the disorder. Proteins and fats are excreted in the urine, and there is an abnormally high fat level in the blood. Swelling occurs from the effects of kidney failure , combined with the loss of blood protein . This is because proteins in the blood normally keep fluids in the blood stream, and when protein level is low, the fluid can leak into the body tissues.
WebMD/Lycos - Health Guide
Offers information about nephrotic syndrome. Covers details such as alternate names, a definition, causes, incidence and risk factors, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, prognosis, complications and when to call a doctor.
http://webmd.lycos.com/content/asset/adam_disease_ellis_type_ii
Nephrotic Syndrome
nephrotic syndrome. from EdREN, the website of the Renal Unit of theRoyal Infirmary of Edinburgh. What is nephrotic syndrome?
http://renux.dmed.ed.ac.uk/EdREN/EdRenINFObits/NephroticShort.html
Nephrotic Syndrome Parent's Place
An explanation as to what this is and about the organization itself. Resources for further research.Category Health Conditions and Diseases nephrotic syndromenephrotic syndrome parents place. A place for parents of children whosuffers from nephrotic syndrome. german flag Deutsche Version
http://nephrotic-syndrome.org/
Treatment Of Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome In Children
Treatment of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in children. (See card Mechanism andtreatmend of edema in nephrotic syndrome for a review of these issues).
http://nephrotic-syndrome.org/disease/treatment.php

Extractions: Patrick Niaudet, MD Mar 4,1996 I n most children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, light microscopy shows relatively normal glomeruli while electron microscopy demonstrates diffuse foot process fusion, Immunofluorescence microscopy shows no immunoglobulin or complement deposition, This disorder is called minimal change disease; it accounts for approximately 90 percent of cases under the age of 10 more than 50 percent in older children [1]. However, other patterns have been identified, including focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FGS), diffuse mesangial proliferation,and IgM deposition with or without C3. (See card "Causes of focal glomerulosclerosis" and see card "Minimal change variants: Mesangial proliferation; IgM nephropathy; C1q nephropathy").
The Australian Kidney Foundation
Explains what nephrotic syndrome is, the causes, the types, treatment and complications.
http://www.kidney.org.au/renal_resources/fact_sheets/nephrotic_in_children.asp

Extractions: Nephrotic syndrome occurs when the filters in the kidney leak an excessive amount of protein. The level of protein in the blood then falls and this allows fluid to leak across very small blood vessels into the tissues. Swelling around the eyes, abdomen and legs is a consequence of this process. Protein in the body is normally made by the liver and the liver then responds by producing extra protein. Nephrotic syndrome is a combination of proteinuria (excessive protein in the urine), low blood protein and oedema (swelling in the tissues). Most cases of nephrotic syndrome are caused by changes in the immune system. Certain types of white cell may produce substances that act on the filters in the kidney to produce a change in the filter permeability or leakiness. This allows protein to leak into the urine. Other forms of nephrotic syndrome are caused by increased numbers of inflammatory and other cells in the filters also making them leaky. In some instances this may result it permanent damage to the filters. The commonest type of nephrotic syndrome in children is called "minimal change" and occurs in 80% of cases. In this type the kidney function remains normal. A small percentage of children may have partial scarring involving some of their filters, while others may have a significant increase in the number of cells in the filters.
The NephCure Foundation - Working To Save Kidneys Threatened By Glomerular Injur
Information on research, treatment and coping with nephrotic syndrome and FSGS.
http://www.nephcure.org
Nephrotic Syndrome - Urological Disorders Health Guide
nephrotic syndrome. What is nephrotic syndrome? nephrotic syndrome is a conditionoften marked by the following very high levels of protein in the urine;
http://www.umm.edu/urology-info/nephsyn.htm

Extractions: Generally, nephrotic syndrome results from damage to the kidneys' glomeruli the tiny blood vessels that filter waste and excess water from the blood and send them to the bladder as urine although some causes remain unknown. Nephrotic syndrome may occur with many diseases, including the kidney diseases caused by type 2 diabetes. Prevention of nephrotic syndrome relies on controlling these diseases. How is nephrotic syndrome often treated? Treatment generally focuses on identifying the underlying cause, if possible, and reducing the following (often through diet, medications, or both): Consult your physician to determine if an underlying cause for your condition can be identified. Only after this determination is made can an appropriate treatment protocol be established.
Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome
This 24page booklet was produced by The Kidney Foundation of Canada as an informationtool for parents of children suffering from nephrotic syndrome.
http://www.kidney.ca/cns-e.htm

Extractions: This 24-page booklet was produced by The Kidney Foundation of Canada as an information tool for parents of children suffering from nephrotic syndrome. The booklet covers major topics on the management and treatment of this syndrome, and is available in English and French. A table of contents appears below. Acknowledgments This booklet is provided free of charge to any parents in Canada whose child is receiving treatment for nephrotic syndrome. It is available through your local renal program or local Kidney Foundation of Canada office. Other interested persons may obtain a copy of this booklet for $5 Cdn. (plus shipping and handling). To order, please send an e-mail request to webmaster@kidney.ca
Nephrotic Syndrome
nephrotic syndrome Nephrosis. Book, Home Page.
http://www.fpnotebook.com/REN46.htm

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EMedicine - Nephrotic Syndrome : Article By Luther Travis, MD
nephrotic syndrome The word nephrosis, or what often is called primary nephroticsyndrome (PNS), has its origin in the early part of the 20th century.
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1564.htm

Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Nephrology Last Updated: June 11, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: NS, nephrosis, lipoid nephrosis, primary nephrotic syndrome, PNS, idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, INS, secondary nephrotic syndrome, minimal change nephrotic syndrome, MCNS, minimal lesion nephrotic syndrome, MLNS, nil disease, steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome, SSNS, steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, SRNS, steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome, SDNS, mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis, MPN, immunoglobulin M nephropathy, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, FSGS, membranoproliferative or mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis, MPGN, hypocomplementemic glomerulonephritis, membranous glomerulonephritis, MGN, congenital nephrotic syndrome AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography

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