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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Immunology
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Nephrotic syndrome (NS) often presents challenges with conventional treatments.
  • Patients with primary and secondary glomerulopathies may exhibit poor responses to standard therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic apheresis combined with methylprednisolone in patients with refractory nephrotic syndrome.
  • To assess the impact on proteinuria, kidney function, and lipid profiles.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 15 patients with biopsy-proven primary and secondary glomerulopathies causing nephrotic syndrome.
  • Patients underwent three apheresis sessions utilizing the cascade double-filtration technique.
  • Post-apheresis, patients received monthly methylprednisolone (300 mg/m2) for six months.

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Main Results:

  • All patients demonstrated a significant reduction in proteinuria following the apheresis cycle.
  • Kidney function was maintained or improved in all participants.
  • Improvements in lipid profiles were observed and sustained over the study period.

Conclusions:

  • Therapeutic apheresis, particularly with the cascade double-filtration technique, shows promise for refractory nephrotic syndrome.
  • This combined approach offers a viable treatment strategy for improving patient outcomes.