Journal article
Impact of childhood nephrotic syndrome on obesity and growth: a prospective cohort study
Abstract
BackgroundChildren with nephrotic syndrome are at risk of obesity and growth impairment from repeated steroid treatment. However, incidence and risk factors for obesity and short stature remain uncertain, which is a barrier to preventative care. Our aim was to determine risk, timing, and predictors of obesity and short stature among children with nephrotic syndrome.MethodsWe evaluated obesity and longitudinal growth among children (1–18 years) …
Authors
Robinson CH; Aman N; Banh T; Brooke J; Chanchlani R; Dhillon V; Langlois V; Levin L; Licht C; McKay A
Journal
Pediatric Nephrology, Vol. 39, No. 9, pp. 2667–2677
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
September 2024
DOI
10.1007/s00467-024-06370-0
ISSN
0931-041X