C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) and immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) are rare and progressive kidney diseases, caused by problems in the immune system. They are two distinct ...

Lupus nephritis is a serious complication of lupus — and because it doesn’t always cause symptoms right away, it’s important to find it early. Talk to your lupus doctor about getting screened (tested) ...

The kidneys are workhorses. When all is working well, the bean-shaped organs that are around the size of a fist may be given little thought, yet they play an important role removing waste and extra ...

For years, patients with C3G and IC-MPGN had few options to stop the progression toward kidney failure. Now a new class of FDA-approved C3 inhibitors that targets the root of the complement system can ...

MICROSCOPIC hematuria of renal origin associated with repeated episodes of gross hematuria is often considered to indicate the continued activity of chronic progressive glomerulonephritis. Several ...

Medical experts illustrate characteristics in the presentation of lupus nephritis. Jorge Larranaga, MD: Lupus nephritis can present in several ways. Lupus may take up to 6 years to be diagnosed. About ...