Steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) is a rare condition that develops primarily in
preadolescent children after the age of 1 year. Since the 1950s, oral corticosteroids have …

We conducted a retrospective study on children with primary nephrotic syndrome (NS) to
evaluate the clinical course and outcome of children with steroid-sensitive NS (SSNS). The …

Using data from systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials, the evidence for
managing steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) is reviewed. In the initial episode …

The best initial therapy for steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) in children is
subject to ongoing debate. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have concluded that at …

Progress has been made towards elucidating the cause of steroid-sensitive nephrotic
syndrome. Data from adequately powered randomized controlled trials are still required to …

Abstract The 2012 Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) clinical practice
guideline on glomerulonephritis (GN) is intended to assist the practitioner caring for patients …

Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common paediatric glomerular diseases, with an
incidence of around two per 100 000 children per year. Corticosteroids are the mainstay of …

Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) remains a challenge for paediatric
nephrologists. SRNS is viewed as a heterogeneous disease entity including immune-based …

Steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome is a common condition in pediatric nephrology, and
most children have excellent outcomes. Yet, 50% of children will require steroid-sparing …

Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome is the most frequent pediatric glomerular disease, affecting
from 1.15 to 16.9 per 100,000 children per year globally. It is characterized by massive …