title: IgA Nephritis with Declining Renal Function: Treatment with Corticosteroids May Be Worthwhile.
authors: Nephrology Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy; and ponticelli.claudio@gmail.com.
authors: Claudio
authors: C
authors: Ponticelli
authors: David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, Laguna Niguel, California.
authors: Richard J
authors: RJ
authors: Glassock
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005922:Glomerulonephritis, IGA / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents
keywords: IgA nephropathy; cortisol; progression of renal failure