Research Notes on Nephropathy
Nephropathy is a term which refers to damage to or disease of the kidney. An older term for this is nephrosis.1 Nephrosis is defined as a non-inflammatory, non-neoplastic disease of the kidney. It can be caused by kidney disease, or it may be a complication of another disorder, particularly diabetes.2
Fast Facts:
- It is characterized by edema and protein in the urine and increased blood cholesterol.3
- It is closely associated with glomerulonephritis.3
- The characteristics of nephosis is also known as nephrotic syndrome.3
Top Resources on Nephropathy
- Wikipedia: Nephropathy | Nephrosis
- MedicineNet: Definition Of Nephrosis
- WrongDiagnosis: Nephrosis
- NephrologyChannel: Diabetic Nephropathy
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): IgA Nephropathy
- Time: Hope in Nephrosis
- About.com: Symptoms Of Kidney Disease
- Children's Memorial Hospital: All About Nephrosis
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Kidney Disease
Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Nephropathy
- ↑ MedicineNet: Definition Of Nephrosis
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 WrongDiagnosis: Nephrosis
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