Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome in Africa: Epidemiology, Treatment Trends, and Outcomes
Nephrotic syndrome is a common childhood glomerular disease that is associated with
massive proteinuria and edema. Children with nephrotic syndrome are at risk of chronic …
massive proteinuria and edema. Children with nephrotic syndrome are at risk of chronic …
Epidemiology and outcomes of children with renal failure in the pediatric ward of a tertiary hospital in Cameroon
MP Halle, CT Lapsap, E Barla, H Fouda, H Djantio… - BMC pediatrics, 2017 - Springer
Background Pediatric nephrology is challenging in developing countries and data on the
burden of kidney disease in children is difficult to estimate due to absence of renal registries …
burden of kidney disease in children is difficult to estimate due to absence of renal registries …
[HTML][HTML] Unveiling the Burden of Nephrolithiasis in Low-and Lower-Middle Income Countries: A Review on Its Presentation, Risk Factors, Treatment Practices, and …
M Almusafer, H Issa, M Paraskevopoulou… - Société Internationale d …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Nephrolithiasis, or kidney stone disease, presents a significant global health
burden, with global incidence rates and treatment practices varying widely. This study aims …
burden, with global incidence rates and treatment practices varying widely. This study aims …
The pattern and outcomes of childhood renal diseases at University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria: a 4 year retrospective review
EA Anigilaje, TC Adesina - Nigerian Postgraduate Medical …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective review of children aged 1 month to 17
years, who were seen at the paediatric nephrology clinic, emergency paediatric unit and …
years, who were seen at the paediatric nephrology clinic, emergency paediatric unit and …
Oro-dental health and primary nephrotic syndrome among Vietnamese children
Primary nephrotic syndrome (PNS) is common in children, affecting the soft and hard tissues
of the oral cavity. This study aimed to investigate the percentage of dental caries, gingivitis …
of the oral cavity. This study aimed to investigate the percentage of dental caries, gingivitis …
Pattern of renal diseases in children attending paediatric nephrology clinic of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano
PN Obiagwu, AS Lugga… - Nigerian Journal of Clinical …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background: The pattern of pediatric kidney diseases varies from one region to another
because of genetic, racial, and environmental differences. This study was aimed at …
because of genetic, racial, and environmental differences. This study was aimed at …
Presentation and pattern of childhood renal diseases in Gusau, North-Western Nigeria
BI Garba, AS Muhammad, AB Obasi… - South African Journal of …, 2017 - ajol.info
Background. Studies from different parts of Nigeria and the world have reported variable
patterns of renal diseases in childhood. There is a paucity of data to guide resource …
patterns of renal diseases in childhood. There is a paucity of data to guide resource …
The burden and outcome of pediatric renal admissions at the federal teaching hospital Abakaliki: a 3-year review (2011–2013)
Background: Renal diseases are important causes of morbidity and mortality in children
worldwide particularly in the resource‑poor countries of sub‑Saharan Africa. Adequate data …
worldwide particularly in the resource‑poor countries of sub‑Saharan Africa. Adequate data …
Burden of Paediatric Kidney Diseases in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe
PD Makanda-Charambira, HA Mujuru… - Clinical Medicine …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: The pattern of paediatric kidney diseases across different regions is influenced
by genetic, racial, and environmental differences. Objectives: The aim of this study was to …
by genetic, racial, and environmental differences. Objectives: The aim of this study was to …
[HTML][HTML] Trends in the epidemiology of childhood nephrotic syndrome in Africa: A systematic review
R Wine, J Vasilevska-Ristovska, T Banh, J Knott… - Global …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Childhood nephrotic syndrome, if left untreated, leads to progressive kidney
disease or death. We quantified the prevalence of steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome …
disease or death. We quantified the prevalence of steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome …