Our kidneys operate as filters in our body, which eliminate blood waste, along with excess water and toxic substances from the body. A decrease in kidney function leads to waste accumulation ...
In patients with lupus nephritis, histology and baseline kidney function predict eGFR decline. In patients with lupus nephritis (LN), low baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and ...
For patients with IgA nephropathy, a type of kidney disease, steroid treatment can prevent or delay loss of kidney function, according to a new study. IgA nephropathy is an autoimmune disease that ...