title: Nephrotic syndrome in children-a clinical study.
abstract: The clinical and biochemical features of 54 children with Nephrotic Syndrome seen over a period of 6 years and the response to Prednisolone therapy in 43 cases is presented. The disease was more prevalent in male children and the highest incidence was observed at the age of 3 years. An excellent response to steroid therapy was obtained in cases with a recent onset of disease and no nephritic features.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012737:Sex Factors
chemical_list: D011239:Prednisolone