Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (also known as IgA nephropathy or Berger's disease) is a condition that causes IgA antibodies to accumulate in the kidneys—leading to damage that affects their blood ...

IgA nephropathy is progressive. That means it gets worse the longer you have it. It's not curable, but treatments can slow kidney damage and keep these organs working longer. It's important to ...

IgA nephropathy is the leading cause of kidney failure. Around half of those with IgA nephropathy will see worsening kidney function over many years. For some people, this happens more quickly.

Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of kidney disease in patients starting renal replacement therapy and affects ~40% of type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients. It increases the risk of death ...

The number of people getting diagnosed with diabetes is increasing day by day, and with that a parallel rise in diabetes complications is seen. Fluctuating or poorly controlled blood sugar levels ...

Living with the rare condition of IgA nephropathy can feel lonely. Patient advocate Stuart Miller shares his treatment journey and how to stay connected with those who understand. Share on ...

Andrew S. Bomback, MD, MPH, comments on the impact of disparities in diagnosing and treating IgA nephropathy by nephrologists. Early detection and treatment of IgA nephropathy are critical for ...

Fibroblast activating protein inhibitor (FAPI) PET/CT imaging may be a non-invasive modality to monitor IgA nephropathy (IgAN) progression, preliminary study results suggest.

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