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Scientists at University of Medical Sciences, Department of Nephrology report research in life sciences in children

Published in Health Risk Factor Week, March 9th, 2010

A report, 'Management and outcome of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in children,' is newly published data in Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases. "Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is uncommon in children, but often leads to ESRD. We report our experience with SRNS and its treatments and outcomes," scientists in Iran report.

"We assessed 73 children with SRNS admitted to Ali Asghar Children Hospital in Tehran, Iran. Their clinical presentations, treatment, and disease courses were reviewed. The mean follow-up duration was 6.0 ±4.2 years. Moreover, survival times were calculated and the Cox regression method was used to determine variables...

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Source: Health Risk Factor Week (2010-03-09)

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