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[Importance of diabetic nephropathy in childhood. Clinical findings and basic research in recent decades]

Andrea Fekete1, Ádám Vannay2

  • 1Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar I. Gyermekgyógyászati Klinika, MTA-SE Lendület Diabétesz Kutatócsoport Budapest Bókay J. u. 53. 1083.

Orvosi Hetilap
|January 21, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Childhood diabetic nephropathy, a growing concern, requires early screening and assessment. Research is advancing understanding and therapies for this serious diabetes complication in youth.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nephrology
  • Endocrinology

Context:

  • Diabetes mellitus is a global pandemic, with rising type 2 diabetes cases in children and adolescents.
  • Diabetic nephropathy affects 30% of diabetic patients, leading to end-stage renal disease.
  • Early renal injury detection is crucial in pediatric populations due to the rarity of overt childhood nephropathy.

Purpose:

  • To summarize the current epidemiology, diagnosis, and therapies for childhood diabetic nephropathy.
  • To review the latest basic research on diabetic nephropathy pathogenesis.
  • To identify promising targets for future drug development in pediatric diabetic nephropathy.

Summary:

  • The article reviews the global rise of diabetes and its impact on children, particularly focusing on diabetic nephropathy.
  • It highlights the importance of early screening and assessment for renal injury in pediatric diabetes patients.
  • Current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are presented, alongside an overview of basic research and potential drug targets.

Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of childhood diabetic nephropathy for clinicians and researchers.
  • Emphasizes the urgent need for improved prevention and definitive care strategies.
  • Highlights emerging research avenues and therapeutic targets for pediatric diabetic kidney disease.

Keywords:
animal studydiabeteskidneynephropathianephropathyveseállatkísérlet

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