Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can involve any
organ system, and may lead to significant morbidity and even mortality. This article reviews …

An estimated 10% to 20% of patients experience the onset of systemic lupus erythematosus
(SLE) before adulthood. More precise estimates are difficult due to a lack of a clear age limit …

Background Multiple genes underlying focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and/or
steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) have been identified, with the recent inclusion …

This consensus document is aimed at providing an updated, multidisciplinary overview on
the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric nephrotic syndrome (NS) at first presentation. It is …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease and occurs
worldwide in both children and adults. The estimated annual incidence among children is …

The current immunosuppressive protocols used in transplant recipients have improved short-
term outcomes, but long-term allograft failure remains an important clinical problem. Greater …

Of children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, 10%–20% fail to respond to steroids or
develop secondary steroid resistance (termed initial steroid sensitivity) and the majority …

In April 2012, a group of nephrologists organized a consensus conference in Cambridge
(UK) on type II membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis and decided to use a new …

Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. The pathogenesis rests
on an aberrant T cell response to unidentified antigens in individuals predisposed by …

Background FSGS is a common indication for kidney transplant with a high‐risk of
posttransplant recurrence. Methods In this review, we summarize current knowledge about …