Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis risk factors

Revision as of 14:05, 18 October 2016 by Tarek Nafee (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

Chest X-Ray

CT

MRI

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis risk factors On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis risk factors

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis risk factors

CDC on Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis risk factors

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis risk factors in the news

Blogs on Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis risk factors

Directions to Hospitals Treating Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

Risk calculators and risk factors for Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Olufunmilola Olubukola M.D.[2]

Overview

Risk Factors

The following are considered risk factors for the development of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)[1]:

  • Male gender
  • Black race
  • Family history
  • Heroin abuse
  • Drugs known to be associated with FSGS
  • Chronic viral infection
  • Solitary kidney
  • Obesity

References

  1. Sohal, DS; Prabhakar, SS (November 02, 2011). "Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis" (PDF). Interchopen. InTech. Retrieved 3 December 2013. Check date values in: |date= (help)

Template:WH Template:WS