| What are disorders affecting the kidney's filtering units called? | inflammatory or other disorders of the kidney’s filtering units (glomeruli) | Glomerular diseases are inflammatory or other disorders of the kidney’s filtering units (glomeruli) causing proteinuria, hematuria, or edema, and presenting as nephrotic syndrome, nephritic syndrome, RPGN, urinary abnormalities, AKI, or CKD. | 24 | definition | 1.000 | Glomerular diseases are inflammatory or other disorders of the kidney’s filtering units (glomeruli) causing proteinuria, hematuria, or edema, and presenting as nephrotic syndrome, nephritic syndrome, RPGN, urinary abnormalities, AKI, or CKD. | 1 | page=1,block=17 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are glomerular diseases? | inflammatory or other disorders of the kidney’s filtering units (glomeruli) causing proteinuria, hematuria, or edema | Glomerular diseases are inflammatory or other disorders of the kidney’s filtering units (glomeruli) causing proteinuria, hematuria, or edema, and presenting as nephrotic syndrome, nephritic syndrome, RPGN, urinary abnormalities, AKI, or CKD. | 24 | definition | 0.980 | Glomerular diseases are inflammatory or other disorders of the kidney’s filtering units (glomeruli) causing proteinuria, hematuria, or edema, and presenting as nephrotic syndrome, nephritic syndrome, RPGN, urinary abnormalities, AKI, or CKD. | 1 | page=1,block=17 | 0.700 | valid |
| What might cause variations in the management of an individual patient? | his/her specific condition, as decided by the treating physician | July/ 2026 This STW has been prepared by national experts of India with feasibility considerations for various levels of healthcare system in the country. These broad guidelines are advisory, and are based on expert opinions and available scientific evidence. There may be variations in the management of an individual patient based on his/her specific condition, as decided by the treating physician. There will be no indemnity for direct or indirect consequences. Kindly visit the website of ICMR for more information: (icmr.gov.in) for more information. ©Indian Council of Medical Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India | 336 | relationship | 0.970 | There may be variations in the management of an individual patient based on his/her specific condition, as decided by the treating physician. | 1 | page=1,block=31 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the STW guidelines? | These broad guidelines are advisory, and are based on expert opinions and available scientific evidence. | July/ 2026 This STW has been prepared by national experts of India with feasibility considerations for various levels of healthcare system in the country. These broad guidelines are advisory, and are based on expert opinions and available scientific evidence. There may be variations in the management of an individual patient based on his/her specific condition, as decided by the treating physician. There will be no indemnity for direct or indirect consequences. Kindly visit the website of ICMR for more information: (icmr.gov.in) for more information. ©Indian Council of Medical Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India | 155 | summary | 0.970 | July/ 2026 This STW has been prepared by national experts of India with feasibility considerations for various levels of healthcare system in the country. These broad guidelines are advisory, and are based on expert opinions and available scientific evidence. There may be variations in the management of an individual patient based on his/her specific condition, as decided by the treating physician. | 1 | page=1,block=31 |
| What is the full form of the abbreviation CKD? | Chronic Kidney Disease | Infection Prevention Monitor regularly • BP & weight - each visit • Urine Examination - monthly • Serum creatinine and eGFR- (1–3 month) (more often in active disease) • • Monitor growth in children every 6 months Eye evaluation for posterior subcapsular cataract every 6 months • ACR: Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio AKI: Acute Kidney Injury ANA: Antinuclear Antibody ACEi: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor C3/C4: Complement C3 and C4 CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease dsDNA: Double-Stranded DNA eGFR: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ESKD: End-Stage Kidney Disease FSGS: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis HSP: Henoch-Schonlein Purpura MCD: Minimal Change Disease NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs RPGN: Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis SPEP: Serum Protein Electrophoresis | 444 | definition | 0.940 | Infection Prevention Monitor regularly • BP & weight - each visit • Urine Examination - monthly • Serum creatinine and eGFR- (1–3 month) (more often in active disease) • • Monitor growth in children every 6 months Eye evaluation for posterior subcapsular cataract every 6 months • ACR: Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio AKI: Acute Kidney Injury ANA: Antinuclear Antibody ACEi: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor C3/C4: Complement C3 and C4 CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease dsDNA: Double-Stranded DNA eGFR: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ESKD: End-Stage Kidney Disease FSGS: Focal Segmental |
| What does eGFR stand for? | Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate | Infection Prevention Monitor regularly • BP & weight - each visit • Urine Examination - monthly • Serum creatinine and eGFR- (1–3 month) (more often in active disease) • • Monitor growth in children every 6 months Eye evaluation for posterior subcapsular cataract every 6 months • ACR: Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio AKI: Acute Kidney Injury ANA: Antinuclear Antibody ACEi: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor C3/C4: Complement C3 and C4 CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease dsDNA: Double-Stranded DNA eGFR: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ESKD: End-Stage Kidney Disease FSGS: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis HSP: Henoch-Schonlein Purpura MCD: Minimal Change Disease NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs RPGN: Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis SPEP: Serum Protein Electrophoresis | 500 | definition | 0.900 | Infection Prevention Monitor regularly • BP & weight - each visit • Urine Examination - monthly • Serum creatinine and eGFR- (1–3 month) (more often in active disease) • • Monitor growth in children every 6 months Eye evaluation for posterior subcapsular cataract every 6 months • ACR: Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio AKI: Acute Kidney Injury ANA: Antinuclear Antibody ACEi: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor C3/C4: Complement C3 and C4 CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease dsDNA: Double-Stranded DNA eGFR: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ESKD: End-Stage Kidney Disease FSGS: Focal Segmental |
| What does CKD stand for? | Chronic Kidney Disease | Infection Prevention Monitor regularly • BP & weight - each visit • Urine Examination - monthly • Serum creatinine and eGFR- (1–3 month) (more often in active disease) • • Monitor growth in children every 6 months Eye evaluation for posterior subcapsular cataract every 6 months • ACR: Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio AKI: Acute Kidney Injury ANA: Antinuclear Antibody ACEi: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor C3/C4: Complement C3 and C4 CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease dsDNA: Double-Stranded DNA eGFR: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ESKD: End-Stage Kidney Disease FSGS: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis HSP: Henoch-Schonlein Purpura MCD: Minimal Change Disease NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs RPGN: Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis SPEP: Serum Protein Electrophoresis | 444 | definition | 0.900 | Infection Prevention Monitor regularly • BP & weight - each visit • Urine Examination - monthly • Serum creatinine and eGFR- (1–3 month) (more often in active disease) • • Monitor growth in children every 6 months Eye evaluation for posterior subcapsular cataract every 6 months • ACR: Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio AKI: Acute Kidney Injury ANA: Antinuclear Antibody ACEi: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor C3/C4: Complement C3 and C4 CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease dsDNA: Double-Stranded DNA eGFR: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ESKD: End-Stage Kidney Disease FSGS: Focal Segmental |
| What does dsDNA stand for? | Double-Stranded DNA | Infection Prevention Monitor regularly • BP & weight - each visit • Urine Examination - monthly • Serum creatinine and eGFR- (1–3 month) (more often in active disease) • • Monitor growth in children every 6 months Eye evaluation for posterior subcapsular cataract every 6 months • ACR: Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio AKI: Acute Kidney Injury ANA: Antinuclear Antibody ACEi: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor C3/C4: Complement C3 and C4 CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease dsDNA: Double-Stranded DNA eGFR: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ESKD: End-Stage Kidney Disease FSGS: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis HSP: Henoch-Schonlein Purpura MCD: Minimal Change Disease NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs RPGN: Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis SPEP: Serum Protein Electrophoresis | 474 | definition | 0.900 | Infection Prevention Monitor regularly • BP & weight - each visit • Urine Examination - monthly • Serum creatinine and eGFR- (1–3 month) (more often in active disease) • • Monitor growth in children every 6 months Eye evaluation for posterior subcapsular cataract every 6 months • ACR: Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio AKI: Acute Kidney Injury ANA: Antinuclear Antibody ACEi: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor C3/C4: Complement C3 and C4 CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease dsDNA: Double-Stranded DNA eGFR: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ESKD: End-Stage Kidney Disease FSGS: Focal Segmental |
| What does the abbreviation ACR represent? | Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio | Infection Prevention Monitor regularly • BP & weight - each visit • Urine Examination - monthly • Serum creatinine and eGFR- (1–3 month) (more often in active disease) • • Monitor growth in children every 6 months Eye evaluation for posterior subcapsular cataract every 6 months • ACR: Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio AKI: Acute Kidney Injury ANA: Antinuclear Antibody ACEi: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor C3/C4: Complement C3 and C4 CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease dsDNA: Double-Stranded DNA eGFR: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ESKD: End-Stage Kidney Disease FSGS: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis HSP: Henoch-Schonlein Purpura MCD: Minimal Change Disease NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs RPGN: Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis SPEP: Serum Protein Electrophoresis | 286 | definition | 0.900 | Infection Prevention Monitor regularly • BP & weight - each visit • Urine Examination - monthly • Serum creatinine and eGFR- (1–3 month) (more often in active disease) • • Monitor growth in children every 6 months Eye evaluation for posterior subcapsular cataract every 6 months • ACR: Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio AKI: Acute Kidney Injury ANA: Antinuclear Antibody ACEi: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor C3/C4: Complement C3 and C4 CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease dsDNA: Double-Stranded DNA eGFR: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ESKD: End-Stage Kidney Disease FSGS: Focal Segmental |
| What is the abbreviation for Double-Stranded DNA? | dsDNA | Infection Prevention Monitor regularly • BP & weight - each visit • Urine Examination - monthly • Serum creatinine and eGFR- (1–3 month) (more often in active disease) • • Monitor growth in children every 6 months Eye evaluation for posterior subcapsular cataract every 6 months • ACR: Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio AKI: Acute Kidney Injury ANA: Antinuclear Antibody ACEi: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor C3/C4: Complement C3 and C4 CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease dsDNA: Double-Stranded DNA eGFR: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ESKD: End-Stage Kidney Disease FSGS: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis HSP: Henoch-Schonlein Purpura MCD: Minimal Change Disease NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs RPGN: Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis SPEP: Serum Protein Electrophoresis | 467 | definition | 0.900 | Infection Prevention Monitor regularly • BP & weight - each visit • Urine Examination - monthly • Serum creatinine and eGFR- (1–3 month) (more often in active disease) • • Monitor growth in children every 6 months Eye evaluation for posterior subcapsular cataract every 6 months • ACR: Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio AKI: Acute Kidney Injury ANA: Antinuclear Antibody ACEi: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor C3/C4: Complement C3 and C4 CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease dsDNA: Double-Stranded DNA eGFR: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ESKD: End-Stage Kidney Disease FSGS: Focal Segmental |