Long-term outcomes of persistent disease and relapse in primary membranous nephropathy

Conclusions
Our data strongly suggest that mortality in PMN is seen in patients with disease progression to CKD-5. Achieving remission is strongly associated with improved renal survival after first presentation and following relapse. We suggest that patients who achieve remission should be followed up in longer term, and better strategies to help improve outcomes are needed in clinical practice.

Source: Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation - December 7, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kanigicherla, D. A. K., Short, C. D., Roberts, S. A., Hamilton, P., Nikam, M., Harris, S., Brenchley, P. E. C., Venning, M. C. Tags: Chronic Kidney Disease Source Type: research