Comparison of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, and tacrolimus as first steroid-sparing agents for complicated relapsing/steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome in children: an evaluation of the health-related quality of life
Introduction Frequently-relapsing/steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome (FRSDNS) leads to steroid toxicity impairing quality of life (QOL), thus prompting the use of steroid-sparing drugs. Methods 51 FRSDNS children not previously treated with steroid-sparing agents were randomized to receive rituxi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2022-01-01
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Series: | Archives of Medical Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Comparison-of-rituximab-cyclophosphamide-and-tacrolimus-as-first-steroid-sparing,145587,0,2.html |