In April, 1958, the intermittent steroid therapy was changed to methylprednisolone, 40 mg. daily for 3 consecutive days each week, with some moderate improvement in the nephrotic syndrome.

Background: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a prevalent kidney disease in children ... The analysis of risk factors indicated that the age of NS onset, rather than the age of admission, sex, serum albumin ...

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Nephrotic syndrome (NS) represents a prevalent syndrome among various chronic kidney disease pathologies and is known for its higher severity and worse prognosis compared with chronic ...

Fluids may be restricted to help control swelling. Removal of the kidneys, dialysis and kidney transplant may be recommended. Congenital nephrotic syndrome may be successfully controlled in some cases ...

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