In the past 30 years there have been major improvements in the care of children with chronic
kidney disease (CKD). However, most of the available epidemiological data stem from end …

Henoch–Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitis of childhood. In this
review, the main clinical features and complications are described. Although most features …

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitic disease of childhood. It is a
multisystem disease most commonly aVecting skin, joints, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys …

Detailed antenatal sonography was performed on 18 766 pregnant women between 1990
and 1994. Antenatal hydronephrosis, defined as an antero-posterior diameter of the renal …

Background. Vaccination against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), inducing an antibody response
to the envelope glycoprotein gp350, might protect EBV-negative children with chronic kidney …

Henoch–Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the commonest vasculitis of childhood. The first
description of this disorder was probably that of a young boy with ''bloody points''over the …

Objective Kawasaki disease (KD) is an increasingly common vasculitis with risk of coronary
artery aneurysms (CAAs). The last UK survey was in 1990, whereas current epidemiology …

Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis and the leading cause of acquired heart
disease in the developed world. The most severe, frequent complication of KD is the …

Objectives The Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) group proposed
revised classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLICC-2012 criteria). This …

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) in children is a medically challenging condition. Due to its
rarity and special features, methodologically sound collaborative studies are required. In …