81. Nephrotic Syndrome And The Latino Community nephrotic syndrome is a disease of the renal system, particularly the kidney. nephrotic syndrome is hereditary and may also occur because of many http://www.public.asu.edu/~squiroga/ali.HTM

Nephrotic Syndrome and The Latino Community Function of the Kidneys Causes and Risk Factors Symptoms Treatments ... Links INTRODUCTION The worldwide web has little or no information regarding Nephrotic syndrome (also called nephrosis) and the Latino community. This site has been designed to provide information on this particular disease and discuss how it relates to or affects Latinos. Nephrotic syndrome is a disease of the renal system, particularly the kidney. It is characterized by excess amounts of protein in the urine, low levels of protein in the blood, excess fat in the blood, and the swelling of body tissue. This condition is ultimately caused by the leakage of protein in the urine, but may be caused by many medical conditions. FUNCTION OF THE KIDNEYS Each individual has two kidneys. They are located in the back of the upper abdomen at either side of the spinal column. The kidneys are highly vascular (system of channels for conveyance of body fluids) organs. The kidneys monitor the amount of salts and chemicals, which the body needs to function properly. Their production and secretion of various hormones aid in red blood cell formation and assist in maintaining normal blood pressure. The kidneys also produce the active form of vitamin D, which helps to keep bones strong. They each filter about 1700 liters of blood per day and concentrates fluid and waste products into about one liter of urine a day. That is why kidneys receive more exposure to toxic substances in the body than any other organ, making them prone to injury from toxic substances.

82. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Nephrotic Syndrome nephrotic syndrome is a constellation of signs and symptoms including protein nephrotic syndrome is caused by various disorders that damage the kidneys http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000490.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Nephrotic syndrome Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Male urinary system Alternative names Return to top Nephrosis Definition Return to top Nephrotic syndrome is a constellation of signs and symptoms including protein in the urine (exceeding 3.5 grams per day), low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels, and swelling . 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 that damage the kidneys, particularly 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

83. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome nephrotic syndrome congenital. Definition Return to top. Congenital nephrotic syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by protein in the urine and http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001576.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Congenital nephrotic syndrome Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Calling your health care provider Illustrations 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.

84. FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Nephrotic Syndrome An excerpt on nephrotic syndrome from the Disney Encyclopedia of Baby and Child Care. http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/child/health/childhealth/dony79enc_nephs/

Browse site by Classic Themes Barnyard Pals Cars and Trucks Fairy-Tale Princesses Pirates Under the Sea Search FamilyFun Tools My Great Idea Parent Problem Solver Field Guide to Parenting ... Solutions A to Z Nephrotic Syndrome This is a kidney disorder in which the tiny filtering units in the kidney (the glomeruli) are damaged. This impairs the kidneys' ability to filter and excrete waste products and water into the urine. Protein escapes into the urine instead of recirculating back into the bloodstream, causing a protein deficiency. Fluid is retained in the body's tissues because of the low blood protein. The urine volume is reduced and the body becomes swollen. The cause of nephrotic syndrome is often obscure. If diagnosed and treated early, the disease usually resolves over time, although in rare cases it can become chronic. WHEN SHOULD I SUSPECT THAT MY CHILD HAS NEPHROTIC SYNDROME? The signs and symptoms of nephrotic syndrome develop gradually over a period of days or weeks. The first symptom may be weight gain, which a parent can easily misinterpret as a sign of normal growth. It is actually due to water retention, which soon causes puffiness around the eyes, followed by swelling of the face, abdomen and ankles. Urine output decreases by as much as 80 percent; the urine looks dark and frothy. The child may be lethargic and have a poor appetite but, overall, may not seem very ill. WHAT CAUSES NEPHROTIC SYNDROME?

85. Nephrotic Syndrome - Alegent Health Serving Eastern Nebraska And Southwest Iowa nephrotic syndrome courtesy of Alegent Health serving eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa - Council Bluffs, Iowa - Corning, Iowa - Missouri Valley, http://www.alegent.com/13201.cfm

@import url(default.css); Back to Health Library Print This Page Email to a Friend Male urinary system Nephrotic syndrome Definition: Nephrotic syndrome is a constellation of signs and symptoms including protein in the urine (exceeding 3.5 grams per day), low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels, and swelling . The urine may also contain fat, which is visible under the microscope. Alternative Names: Nephrosis Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Nephrotic syndrome is caused by various disorders that damage the kidneys, particularly 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

86. Nephrotic Syndrome nephrotic syndrome is a condition often characterized by the following Generally, nephrotic syndrome results from damage to the kidneys glomeruli http://www.montefiore.org/healthlibrary/adult/urology/diseases/content.asp?pagei

87. Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome Factsheet What are the symptoms of congenital nephrotic syndrome? How is congenital nephrotic What is the outlook for children with congenital nephrotic syndrome? http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/factsheets/families/F990283/

Please use the alphabetical index below to find the factsheet you need. Top Top Top Top ... Top Congenital nephrotic syndrome Contents Introduction What is congenital nephrotic syndrome? What are the symptoms of congenital nephrotic syndrome? How is congenital nephrotic syndrome diagnosed? ... Support groups Introduction This leaflet explains congenital nephrotic syndrome and what to expect when you come to Great Ormond Street Hospital for treatment. Most people have two kidneys which have a number of complicated functions. Basically their job is to filter blood, regulate body fluids and remove waste. Urine is passed out of the kidneys. Normally in the healthy kidney the blood is filtered across the wall of the blood vessels. During this process the body takes back what it needs. In the case of congenital nephrotic syndrome the kidneys continuously leak important proteins. If these are not replaced, babies can become very sick What is congenital nephrotic syndrome?

88. Nephrotic Syndrome -- Facts, Info, And Encyclopedia Article nephrotic syndrome is a disorder where the (Either of two beanshaped excretory The most common sign of nephrotic syndrome is (Swelling from excessive http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/n/ne/nephrotic_syndrome.htm

Nephrotic syndrome [Categories: Pediatrics, Nephrology] Nephrotic syndrome is a disorder where the (Either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine; urine passes out of the kidney through ureters to the bladder) kidney s have been damaged, causing them to leak (Any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk a) protein from the (The fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped by the heart) blood into the (Liquid excretory product) urine Signs and symptoms The most common sign of nephrotic syndrome is (Swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue) oedema of the periphery which is pitting (i.e. leaves a little pit when the fluid is pressed out, which resolves over a few seconds). Fluid is also accumulated elsewhere, e.g. in the (The cavity in the thorax that contains the lungs) pleural cavity and the (The interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum)

89. Nephrotic Syndrome What is nephrotic syndrome? nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disease that causes high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria), low levels of albumin in http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/major/aa124982/descrip.htm

var hwPrint=1;var hwDocHWID="aa124982";var hwDocTitle="Nephrotic Syndrome";var hwRank="1";var hwSectionHWID="aa124985";var hwSectionTitle="Topic Overview";var hwSource="en-caQ2_05";var hwDocType="Major"; Nephrotic Syndrome Topic Overview What is nephrotic syndrome? Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disease that causes high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria), low levels of albumin in the blood (hypoalbuminemia), fluid accumulation around the eyes (periorbital edema) and in the hands, legs, and feet (peripheral edema), and high blood levels of cholesterol and triglyceride (hyperlipidemia). Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels are usually normal. Nephrotic syndrome is rare but can occur at any age. Children most commonly affected are between the ages of 18 months and 8 years. Boys are affected more often than girls. Adults with nephrotic syndrome do not respond to treatment as well as children do. What causes nephrotic syndrome? Nephrotic syndrome is caused by damage to the tiny blood vessels in the kidney that filter waste and excess water from the blood ( glomeruli Nephrotic syndrome can be caused by many conditions and diseases, including:

90. Nephrotic Syndrome - Washington DC nephrotic syndrome Washington Hospital Center is located in Washington DC. http://www.whcenter.org/12783.cfm

cddcodebase = "navtools/topmenu/";cddcodebase367050 = "navtools/topmenu/"; Article Manager Home Back to Health Library Print This Page ... Male urinary system Nephrotic syndrome Definition: Nephrotic syndrome is a constellation of signs and symptoms including protein in the urine (exceeding 3.5 grams per day), low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels, and swelling . The urine may also contain fat, which is visible under the microscope. Alternative Names: Nephrosis Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Nephrotic syndrome is caused by various disorders that damage the kidneys, particularly 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

91. Diabetes Monitor - Nephrotic Syndrome In Adults nephrotic syndrome is a condition marked by very high levels of protein in the nephrotic syndrome results from damage to the kidneys glomeruli (the http://www.diabetesmonitor.com/b121.htm

nephrotic syndrome in adults N ephrotic syndrome is a condition marked by very high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria); low levels of protein in the blood; swelling, especially around the eyes, feet, and hands; and high cholesterol. Nephrotic syndrome results from damage to the kidneys' glomeruli (the singular form is glomerulus ). Glomeruli are tiny blood vessels that filter waste and excess water from the blood and send them to the bladder as urine. Nephrotic syndrome can occur with many diseases, including the kidney diseases caused by diabetes mellitus, but some causes are unknown. Prevention of nephrotic syndrome relies on controlling these diseases. Treatment of nephrotic syndrome focuses on identifying the underlying cause if possible and reducing high cholesterol, blood pressure, and protein in urine through diet, medications, or both. One group of blood pressure medications called ACE inhibitors also protects the kidneys by reducing proteinuria. Nephrotic syndrome may go away once the underlying cause, if known, has been treated. In children, 80 percent of cases of nephrotic syndrome are caused by minimal change disease, which can be successfully treated with prednisone. However, in adults, most of the time the underlying cause is a kidney disease such as membranous nephropathy or focal segmental glomerulonephritis, and these diseases often persist even with treatment. In these cases, the kidneys may gradually lose their ability to filter wastes and excess water from the blood. If kidney failure occurs, the patient will need dialysis or a kidney transplant.

92. Jay DeSanto's Nephrotic Syndrome And Tennis Website I was first diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome when I was five years old. nephrotic syndrome gave me ten years of anguish, powerful medications with side http://academic.scranton.edu/organization/desanto/neph.html

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93. Corticosteroid Therapy For Nephrotic Syndrome In Children (Cochrane Review) Abstract of a systematic review of the effects of health care prepared by the Cochrane Collaboration. http://www.cochrane.org/cochrane/revabstr/AB001533.htm

From The Cochrane Library, Issue 2, 2005 Corticosteroid therapy for nephrotic syndrome in children (Cochrane Review) Hodson EM, Knight JF, Willis NS, Craig JC ABSTRACT What's new in this issue Search abstracts Browse alphabetical list of titles Browse by Review Group A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 27 October 2004. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: In nephrotic syndrome protein leaks from the blood to the urine through the glomeruli resulting in hypoproteinaemia and generalised oedema. While the majority of children with nephrotic syndrome respond to corticosteroids, 70% experience a relapsing course. Corticosteroid usage has reduced the mortality rate to around 3%, however they have known serious adverse effects. Objectives: To determine the benefits and harms of corticosteroid regimens in preventing relapse in children with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS). Search strategy: We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Cochrane Renal Group Specialised Register, MEDLINE and EMBASE without language restriction, reference lists of articles, abstracts from conference proceedings and contact with known investigators. Date of most recent search: October 2004 Selection criteria: Randomised controlled trials performed in children (three months to 18 years) in their initial or subsequent episode of SSNS, comparing different durations, total doses or other dose strategies using any corticosteroid agent, with outcome data at six months or more.

94. Interventions For Preventing Infection In Nephrotic Syndrome (Cochrane Review) Abstract of a systematic review of the effects of health care prepared by the Cochrane Collaboration. http://www.cochrane.org/cochrane/revabstr/AB003964.htm

From The Cochrane Library, Issue 2, 2005 Interventions for preventing infection in nephrotic syndrome (Cochrane Review) Wu HM, Tang JL, Sha ZH, Cao l, Li YP ABSTRACT What's new in this issue Search abstracts Browse alphabetical list of titles Browse by Review Group A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 12 January 2004. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: Infection is one of the most common complications and still remains a significant cause of morbidity and occasionally mortality in patients, especially children with nephrotic syndrome. Many different prophylactic interventions have been used or recommended for reducing the risks of infection in nephrotic syndrome in clinical practice. Whether the existing evidence is scientifically rigorous and which prophylactic intervention can be recommended for routine use based on the current evidence is still unknown. Objectives: To assess the benefits and harms of any prophylactic interventions for reducing the risk of infection in children and adults with nephrotic syndrome. Search strategy: We searched the Cochrane Renal Group Specialised Register (January 2003), The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (Cochrane Library Issue 1, 2003), MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (1966 - February 2003), EMBASE (1980 - February 2003), China Biological Medicine Database (CBMdisc, 1979 - December 2002), reference lists of nephrology textbooks, review articles, relevant trials and abstracts from nephrology scientific meetings without language restriction.

95. Richard F. Ransom's Laboratory Web Page: Nephrotic Syndrome nephrotic syndrome is common in adults and is among the most common kidney diseases Hoyer, JR (1982) Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome with minimal changes. http://sitemaker.umich.edu/ransom.lab/nephrotic_syndrome

Richard F. Ransom's Laboratory Web Page Home The Glomerular Podocyte Nephrotic Syndrome Glucocorticoids Laboratory Manuscripts About Me The Fileulator Podocyte Foot Process Effacement. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) micrographs of foot processes from normal ( A ) and effaced ( B ) rat podocyte foot processes as seen from the basal aspect (i.e., from within the glomerular capillary with the capillary endothelium and glomerular basement membrane removed) . Effaced foot processes are from rats treated with puromycin aminonucleoside (PAN) to induce an experimental nephrotic syndrome image modified from Shirato I, Microsc Res Tech Nephrotic Syndrome Nephrotic syndrome is common in adults and is among the most common kidney diseases in children, with an estimated incidence of 2-7 new cases per 100,000 children annually ( ). During development of NS, several morphologic changes occur in glomerular podocytes at the electron microscopic level. These changes include cell swelling, retraction and effacement of the distal podocyte foot processes, vacuole formation, occurrence of occluding junctions with displacement of slit diaphragms, and detachment of the podocyte from the GBM ( ). Foot process effacement, often with detachment from the underlying GBM, correlates closely with the development of proteinuria ( ) and is the characteristic ultrastructural finding for NS. ... Virchows Arch B Cell Pathol Incl Mol Pathol Contact Information: Richard F. Ransom

96. FIRSTConsult - Sdfdsf FIRSTConsult, nephrotic syndrome (Patient Education File). Published for medical students and primary healthcare providers by Elsevier. http://www.firstconsult.com/?action=view_article&id=1037453&type=103&bref=1

97. FIRSTConsult - Sdfdsf FIRSTConsult, nephrotic syndrome (Medical Condition File). Published for medical students and primary healthcare providers by Elsevier. http://www.firstconsult.com/?action=view_article&id=1016542&type=101&bref=1

98. NEJM -- The Nephrotic Syndrome Review Article from The New England Journal of Medicine The nephrotic syndrome. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/338/17/1202

HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Please sign in for full text and personal services Previous Volume 338:1202-1211 April 23, 1998 Number 17 Next The Nephrotic Syndrome Stephan R. Orth, M.D., and Eberhard Ritz, M.D. Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the full text and any section headings. Full Text PDF Letters Add to Personal Archive ... PubMed Citation The nephrotic syndrome is defined by a urinary protein level exceeding 3.5 g per 1.73 m of body-surface area per day. At the turn of the century, clinicians distinguished a nephritic syndrome of inflammatory origin and a nephrotic syndrome of presumed degenerative origin. Today these concepts are outmoded, but the term "nephrotic syndrome" is clinically useful and has persisted, because heavy proteinuria, irrespective of its origin, is associated with a spectrum of clinically important sequelae, particularly sodium retention, hyperlipoproteinemia, and thromboembolic and infectious complications. The definition given above is arbitrary, however, and special significance should not be given

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100. Centre For Kidney Research: Nephrotic Syndrome Group Centre for Kidney Research conducts researches and studies about the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract. http://www.kidney-research.org/researchns.html

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