Cherinne Arundel, Author at Endocrinology Advisor

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Nephrosis (Nephrotic Syndrome)

Nephrosis (Nephrotic Syndrome) I. Problem / Condition. Nephrosis (nephrotic syndrome) is caused by a variety of diseases that all lead to decreased kidney ability to prevent leakage of macromolecules, particularly proteins, into the filtrate. This leakage leads to protein wasting in the urine and can lead to the nephrotic syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by…

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