101. Nephrotic Syndrome - Keep Kids Healthy Conditions nephrotic syndrome is a condition that causes proteinuria (losing protein in the urine), low protein in the blood (hypoprotenemia) and swelling or edema. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/nephroticsyndrome.html

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102. Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, And Nephrosis (580-589) US Death Rates for Twelve Age groups from Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis (580589) http://www.disastercenter.com/cdc/11neph.html

Death Rates for Twelve Age groups from Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis (580-589) Year / Age All ages1 Under 1 year2 1-4 years 5-14 years 15-24 years 25-34 years 35-44 years 45-54 years 55-64 years 65-74 years 75-84 years 85 years and over Age adjusted rate3 Rates on an annual basis per 100,000 All causes Diseases of heart (390-398,402,404-429) Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (390-398) Hypertensive heart disease -402 ... The Disaster Center * Figure does not meet standards of reliability or precision, see Technical notes. - Data not available. ... Category not applicable. 1 Figures for age not stated included in "All ages" but not distributed among age groups. 2 Death rates for "Under 1 year" (based on population estimates) differ from Infant mortality rates (based on live births); see Technical notes. 3 For method of computation, see Technical notes. From Table 7. Death rates and age-adjusted death rates for the 15 leading causes of death and selected components in United States, 1979, 1995, and 1996 [Rates on an annual basis per 100,000 population in specified group; age-adjusted rates per 100,000 U.S. standard population;

103. Genitourinary And Kidney Disorders - Nephrotic Syndrome nephrotic syndrome is characterized by the following symptoms that result from The type of nephrotic syndrome that is most common in children is called http://www.musckids.com/health_library/urology/nephro.htm

Home About Us Departments Send an e-Card ... Your Hospital Visit 171 Ashley Ave. Charleston, SC 29425 800-424-MUSC Print Version Genitourinary and Kidney Disorders Nephrotic Syndrome What is nephrotic syndrome? Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by the following symptoms that result from changes that occur to the small, functional structures in the kidneys, such as: very high levels of protein in the urine low levels of protein in the blood due to its loss in the urine tissue swelling all over the body (edema) especially in the abdomen (ascites) high cholesterol levels in the blood What are the different types of nephrotic syndrome? The type of nephrotic syndrome that is most common in children is called idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. Idiopathic means that a disease occurs with no known cause. The most common type of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome is called minimal-change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS). Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome is more common in boys than girls. With MCNS, the child usually has relapses of the illness, but the disease can usually be managed and prognosis is good. In rare cases, a child may develop kidney failure that requires dialysis.

104. Nephrotic Syndrome - National Institutes Of Health (NIH) nephrotic syndrome Health Information from National Institutes of Health (NIH) http://health.nih.gov/result.asp/1064/14

Home Health Information Kidney and Urinary System Nephrotic Syndrome Resources NIDDK Clinical Trials MedlinePlus NIH Institute and Center Resources National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases NIDDK Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome Directory of Kidney and Other Urologic Diseases Organizations ... Your Urinary System and How It Works Related Topics: Kidney Diseases (General) Kidney and Urinary System Up to Top Look up "Nephrotic Syndrome" in: MedlinePlus - health resources from US government agencies and other credible organizations Clinical Trials Database - research studies in which you can participate This page was last reviewed on Thursday, July 28, 2005. Career Opportunities Visitor Information FOIA Employee Information ... Search National Institutes of Health (NIH) 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20892 Department of Health and Human Services

105. Nephrotic Syndrome nephrotic syndrome Contact a Family for families with disabled Contact a Family is a UK charity for families with disabled children. We offer information on specific conditions and rare disorders. http://healthcentral.com/ency/408/000490.html

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106. Nephrotic Syndrome Child Health Library Genitourinary and Kidney Disorders Detailed information on nephrotic syndrome, including types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment from Child Health Library of Children s Hospital of http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/english/Ne/Nephrotic Syndro

Philip M. Parker, INSEAD. Nephrotic Syndrome Definition: Nephrotic Syndrome Nephrotic Syndrome Noun . A syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases. Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Specialty Definitions: Nephrotic Syndrome Domain Definitions Health Clinical association of heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and generalized edema. ( references Medicine A form of chronic kidney disease beginning in early childhood. Source: European Union. references Source: compiled by the editor from various references ; see credits. Top Specialty Definition: Nephrotic syndrome (From Wikipedia , the free Encyclopedia) Nephrotic syndrome is a disorder where the kidneys have been damaged, causing them to leak protein from the blood into the urine. The glomerulus of the kidneys are the parts that normally filter the blood. They consist of fenestrated (leaky) capillaries, that allows fluid, salts and other small solutes to flow through, but normally not proteins. In nephrotic syndrome, the glomerulus has been damaged by diabetes, glomerulonephritis or even prolonged hypertension (high blood pressure). This means that small proteins, such as albumin can pass through the kidneys into urine.

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108. Disease - Nephrotic Syndrome - Detroit, Michigan nephrotic syndrome (Disease) courtesy of Henry Ford Health System of Detroit, Michigan. http://www.henryfordhealth.org/15015.cfm

3D Tour of the Vattikuti Institute About the Institute The Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy Prostate Cancer ... Health Encyclopedia Health Encyclopedia Back to main Health Information page Disease - Nephrotic syndrome Male urinary system 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 And Risk: 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

109. Rural Nurse Organization Clinic Digital Library Proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome, and Nephritic Urine Access document nephrotic syndrome (Keyword search) List of documents; Glomerulonephritis (MeSH http://ruralnurseorganization-dl.slis.ua.edu/clinical/nephrology/glomerulonephri

Clinical Resources by Topic: Nephrology Nephrotic Syndrome Clinical Resources Pediatrics Geriatrics Atlases Pathology ... Miscellaneous Resources See also: Nephrological Clinical Procedure Resources General Nephrology Clinical Resources Nephrotic Syndrome Patient/Family Resources The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents Chapter 13: Glomerular Diseases: Table of contents General: Access document Nephrotic Syndrome: Access document Family Practice Handbook 4th Ed.-2001: Table of contents Chapter 8: Nephrology and Urology: Table of contents Proteinuria, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Nephritic Urine: Access document Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents Nephrotic Syndrome: Access document Glomerulonephritis, Membranous: Access document Minimal Change Disease: Access document Renal Vein Thrombosis: Access document Pediatrics Resources See also General Pediatrics Resources Pediatrics (eMedicine): Table of contents Nephrotic Syndrome: Access document Denys-Drash Syndrome: Access document Geriatrics Resources See also General Geriatrics Resources Merck Manual of Geriatrics: Table of contents Chapter 98. Renal Disorders

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Appointments Medical Services Health Information Find a Doctor Search: Search Encyclopedia: List of Topics Print This Page  Renal Disease Nephrotic syndrome Male urinary system 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

111. Entrez PubMed Third, although the relative frequency of nephrotic syndrome due to FSGS was Fourth, the frequency of minimalchange nephrotic syndrome decreased from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9

112. Entrez PubMed nephrotic syndrome due to loiasis following a tropical adventure holiday a case report and review of the literature. Hall CL, Stephens L, Peat D, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1

113. Nephrotic Syndrome Topic Overview, Eastern Carolina nephrotic syndrome Topic Overview University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina serves tarboro, ahoskie, edento, winsor, maxhead, dear county, http://www.uhseast.com/113640.cfm

Health News Health Library Health Topics Healthy Living ... Nutrition Information on diseases and health concerns, including symptoms, treatment options, and prevention. 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:

114. Chapter 33. Proteinuria And The Nephrotic Syndrome Proteinuria and the nephrotic syndrome, including proteinuria during pregnancy and pre eclampsia. The Kidney at a Glance state of the art coverage of http://www.learndoctor.com/chapterpages/chapter33.htm

Chapter 33. Proteinuria and the nephrotic syndrome Previous Chapter Next Chapter Self-Assessment for this chapter Keypoints Proteinuria can result from glomerular disease, tubular disease of excess plasma proteins Nephrotic syndrome occurs if proteinuria is heavy and plasma albumin falls. In nephrotic syndrome, the kidneys retain sodium and water causing edema. Nephrotic syndrome can be complicated by infection, hyperlipidemia, renal impairment and edema. Proteinuria in pregnancy can be a sign of pre eclampsia. Self-Assessment Questions for this Chapter Interactive questions on this chapter Go direct to answers and explanations Update Watch this space for any major new developments on this topic In Depth Watch this space for interesting extra information on this topic Further Reading See other Chapters in this section The Nephrotic Syndrome Orth SR, Ritz E 1998 N Engl J Med 338 1202-1211 C. A. O'Callaghan 2004

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