Paediatric nephrology in Africa
Abstract Purpose of Review We highlight the unique facets of paediatric nephrology in Africa
in terms of the spectrum of kidney diseases, available diagnostic and treatment modalities …
in terms of the spectrum of kidney diseases, available diagnostic and treatment modalities …
Hiding in plain sight: genetics of childhood steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in Sub-Saharan Africa
AE Williams, CI Esezobor, BM Lane… - Pediatric Nephrology, 2023 - Springer
Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is the most severe form of childhood nephrotic
syndrome with an increased risk of progression to chronic kidney disease stage 5. Research …
syndrome with an increased risk of progression to chronic kidney disease stage 5. Research …
APOL1 Kidney Disease Variants — Information from West Africa at Last
S Sanna-Cherchi - New England Journal of Medicine, 2025 - Mass Medical Soc
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a devastating effect on populations of African ancestry
worldwide and disproportionately affects persons in West African countries, 1 in whom CKD …
worldwide and disproportionately affects persons in West African countries, 1 in whom CKD …
[HTML][HTML] Navigating Genetic Testing in Nephrology: Options and Decision-Making Strategies
E Groopman, HM Rasouly - Kidney International Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
Technological advances such as next-generation sequencing (NGS) have enabled high-
throughput assessment of the human genome, supporting the usage of genetic testing as a …
throughput assessment of the human genome, supporting the usage of genetic testing as a …
Genetics of Chronic Kidney Disease in Low-Resource Settings
Advances in kidney genomics in the past 20 years has opened the door for more precise
diagnosis of kidney disease and identification of new and specific therapeutic agents …
diagnosis of kidney disease and identification of new and specific therapeutic agents …
Contribution of Apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) Risk Alleles to Kidney Disease in West Africa: an opportunity for treatment
D Adu - Ghana Medical Journal, 2024 - ajol.info
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and develops in 10-
14 per cent of adults. CKD leads, in many cases, to ill health, kidney failure, and premature …
14 per cent of adults. CKD leads, in many cases, to ill health, kidney failure, and premature …