Nephrotic syndrome is a common illness dating back to the 15th century and known to affect both children and adults [1]. There are three distinct histological variants of primary idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, minimal change disease (MCD), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and membranous nephropathy (MN), which is rare in children. In clinical practice, ∼95% MCD patients respond to cort...

Task force on chronic interstitial lung disease in immunocompetent children. A. Clement, and committee members. #ERS Journals Ltd 2004. ABSTRACT: Chronic interstitial lung diseases in children represent a heterogeneous group of disorders of both known and unknown causes that share common histological features. Despite many efforts these diseases continue to present clinical management dilemmas,...

Peak flow meters are essential tools in the management of asthma. Many types are on the market. A computer-driven piston pump is normally not available for evaluation of the various meters. Comparison with values from a pneumotachograph is an accepted way of testing peak flow meters. This study aims at comparing 11 peak flow meters, for accuracy and linearity. Seven adult peak flow meters were ...