Research Notes on Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a condition that is often caused by any of a group of diseases that damage the kidneys' filtering system, the glomeruli. The structure of the glomeruli prevents most protein from getting filtered through into the urine. About two in every 10,000 people experience nephrotic syndrome.
5 Great Resources on Nephrotic Syndrome
- eMedicine: Nephrotic Syndrome
- Wikipedia: Nephrotic syndrome
- National Kidney Foundation: Nephrotic Syndrome
- University of Virginia: Nephrotic Syndrome
- Mayo Clinic: Nephrotic syndrome
5 Latest Headlines on Nephrotic Syndrome
What is Nephrotic Syndrome?
- Merck: Nephrotic Syndrome
- NephrologyChannel: Nephrotic Syndrome (NS)
- HealthWise (via PeaceHealth): What is nephrotic syndrome?
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center: Nephrotic Syndrome
- BetterHealthChannel: Kidneys - nephrotic syndrome
- UptoDate: Patient information: The nephrotic syndrome
What Are The Symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome?
- WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Nephrotic syndrome
- National Kidney Foundation: What are the symptoms of nephrotic syndrome?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePLus): Nephrotic Syndrome Symptoms
- Mayo Clinic: Nephrotic syndrome Symptoms
- HealthWise (via PeaceHealth): Nephrotic Syndrome Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Nephrotic Syndrome?
- Merck: What causes nephrotic syndrome?
- Answers.com: Nephrotic Syndrome: Causes and symptoms
- WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Nephrotic syndrome
- Mayo Clinic: Nephrotic Syndrome Causes
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): What causes nephrotic syndrome?
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Nephrotic Syndrome?
- eMedicine: Nephrotic Syndrome Treatments
- National Kidney Foundation: What is the treatment of nephrotic syndrome?
- HealthWise (via PeaceHealth): Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment Overview
- NephrologyChannel: Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment
- NIDDK: How is nephrotic syndrome treated?
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Nephrotic Syndrome?
- Merck: Nephrotic Syndrome Prognosis
- WrongDiagnosis: Statistics about Nephrotic syndrome
- Answers.com: Nephrotic Syndrome: Prognosis
How Do You Prevent Nephrotic Syndrome?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Nephrotic Syndrome Prevention
- HealthWise (via PeaceHealth): Nephrotic Syndrome Prevention
- Mayo Clinic: Nephrotic Syndrome Prevention
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Nephrotic Syndrome
- Beq's Bar: News from Mexico
- Molly Munchkin: Meet Lauren
- Motherhood, chocolate, and insanity: Aimee's Diagnosis
Foundations and Support Groups on Nephrotic Syndrome
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Nephrotic Syndrome
- National Kidney FOundation: Nephrotic Syndrome
- HealthBoards: Nephrotic syndrome
- Mothering.com: Nephrotic syndrome vaccine related?
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Nephrotic Syndrome
- PubMedCentral: Nephrotic Syndrome Articles
- Google Scholar: Nephrotic Syndrome Articles
Clinical Trials on Nephrotic Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Nephrotic Syndrome Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Nephrotic Syndrome Clinical Trials
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