Lupus nephritis

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Kidney and Urinary Diseases

Summary Summary

Lupus nephritis is a kidney disorder that is a complication of systemic lupus erythematous (SLE), commonly known as lupus.^[1] The symptoms of lupus nephritis include blood in the urine, a foamy appearance to the urine, high blood pressure, and swelling in any part of the body.^[1] This condition typically occurs in people aged 20 to 40 years.^[2] Treatment may involve medications to suppress the immune system, dialysis, or a kidney transplant.^[1]

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Last updated: 11/24/2010

Research Research

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Clinical Research Resources

ClinicalTrials.gov lists trials that are related to Lupus nephritis. Click on the link to go to ClinicalTrials.gov to read descriptions of these studies.

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Alliance for Lupus Research
28 West 44th Street
Suite 501
New York, NY 10036
Toll-free: 800-867-1743
Telephone: 212-218-2840
E-mail: info@lupusresearch.org
Website: http://lupusresearch.org/

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Organizations Organizations

Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.

Organizations Supporting this Disease

Lupus Foundation of America
2121 K Street, N.W.
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20037
Toll-free: 800-558-0121
Telephone: 202-349-1155
Fax: 202-349-1156
E-mail: info@lupus.org
Website: http://www.lupus.org/

Organizations Providing General Support

American Association of Kidney Patients
3505 E. Frontage Rd., Suite 315
Tampa, FL 33607-1796
Toll-free: 800-749-2257
Telephone: 813-636-8100
Fax: 813-636-8122
E-mail: info@aakp.org
Website: http://www.aakp.org
American Kidney Fund, Inc.
6110 Executive Boulevard
Suite 1010
Rockville, MD 20852
Toll-free: 866-300-2900
Telephone: 301-881-3052
E-mail: helpline@kidneyfund.org
Website: http://www.kidneyfund.org
National Kidney Foundation
30 East 33rd Street
New York, NY 10016
Toll-free: 800-622-9010
Telephone: 212-889-2210
Fax: 212-689-9261
E-mail: info@kidney.org
Website: https://www.kidney.org/
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
700-15 Gervais Drive
Toronto Ontario M3C 1Y8
Canada
Toll-free: 800-387-4474
Telephone: 416-445-0373
Fax: 416-445-7440
E-mail: kidney@kidney.on.ca
Website: http://www.kidney.on.ca

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Learn More Learn More

These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

Where to Start

MedlinePlus was designed by the National Library of Medicine to help you research your health questions, and it provides more information about this topic.
The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), part of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), conducts and supports research on a broad spectrum of diseases affecting public health. Click on the link to view information on this topic.

In-Depth Information

Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Lupus nephritis. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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References References

Borigini MJ. Systemic lupus erythematosus. MedlinePlus. February 7, 2010; http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000435.htm. Accessed 11/24/2010.
Brent LH, Hamed FA. Nephritis, Lupus. eMedicine. June 23, 2009; http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/330369-overview. Accessed 11/24/2010.

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