IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger’s disease, is a progressive, autoimmune, chronic kidney disease that predominantly affects adults between the ages of 20 and 40. It is characterized by the ...

The most common form of the kidney disease called glomerulonephritis is IgA nephropathy. IgA nephropathy is believed to be caused by IgA1-containing immune complexes formed in the blood that ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Matthew A. Sparks, MD: Hi. I'm Dr Matthew Sparks. Welcome to Medscape's InDiscussion series on chronic kidney disease (CKD). Today, we'll be discussing ...

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, also called Berger’s disease, is an autoimmune disease that affects your kidneys. IgA is an antibody. Antibodies are proteins made by your immune system. They ...

-- Povetacicept administered subcutaneously once every four weeks continues to be well tolerated in IgA nephropathy, with UPCR reductions of greater than 60% observed at 36 weeks, associated with ...

IgA nephropathy can shorten life expectancy by 10 years on average. Life expectancy can depend on several factors, including kidney function at diagnosis, protein levels in the urine, age, other ...

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Sometimes, doctors prescribe tonsillectomy to treat immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy. More research is needed on the potential benefits and risks, including in non-Asian populations. Immunoglobulin ...

IgA nephropathy mainly affects the kidneys, while IgA vasculitis can also involve your skin, joints, and digestive system. IgA vasculitis often appears suddenly with rash and pain, but IgA nephropathy ...