Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Glomerulonephritis

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Study uncovers glomerular disease outcomes across the lifespan

New research reveals that contrary to conventional belief, primary glomerular diseases are not necessarily benign for children and young adults. In fact, some subsets of children and young adults may experience faster kidney ...

Simple urine test could transform kidney care

In a finding set to change the way disease is monitored, Chandra Mohan, an international expert and pioneer in lupus research at the University of Houston, is reporting that urine samples can indicate lupus nephritis in a ...

Preclinical study identifies genetic misfire in lupus

Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified a "molecular switch" on a gene strongly associated with the autoimmune disease lupus, which appears to propel immune cells into overdrive, attacking and damaging healthy tissues ...

Lupus low disease activity state attainable in lupus nephritis

In lupus nephritis, attainment of complete renal response (CRR)/partial renal response (PRR) and lupus low disease activity state (LLDAS) is associated with best relapse-free survival, with independent associations seen with ...

Obinutuzumab efficacious for renal response in lupus nephritis

For patients with active lupus nephritis, obinutuzumab, a humanized type II anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody plus standard therapy is more efficacious for providing a complete renal response than standard therapy alone, according ...

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