Corticosteroids in IgA Nephropathy: A Retrospective Analysis from the VALIGA Study
This retrospective study assessed 1147 patients with IgA nephropathy from the European Validation Study of the Oxford Classification of IgAN (VALIGA) cohort. From this group as well a propensity matched cohort, the authors concluded that corticosteroids reduced proteinuria and the rate of renal function decline and increased renal survival even in patients with an eGFR < 50 ml/min compared to renin angiotensin system blockade alone. Furthermore, the benefits were proportionate to the level of proteinuria.
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Source: Nephrology Now - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Nephrology Now editors Tags: Chronic Kidney Disease Glomerulonephritis Source Type: research
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