Reposted by Elba Medina
Steroids are useful (and have bad side effects) in patients with podocytopathies.
Starting is easy, but stopping can be challenging.
Are longer courses of steroids better for longer remissions? How quickly do you taper? 🐇🐢
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Why Can’t I Quit You: Steroid Tapering in Adults with Podocytopathies (START) — NephJC
This week, we will discuss the best schedule for tapering steroids in adult patients with podocytopathies (MCD/FSGS).