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The document discusses the impact of glucocorticoid therapy on growth in children with kidney disease, highlighting that long-term steroid use can lead to significant growth retardation. It presents a case study of a child with nephrotic syndrome who experienced irreversible growth impairment despite various steroid treatment regimens. The findings suggest that while alternate-day steroid therapy may have less impact on growth compared to daily therapy, the overall effects of glucocorticoids on growth and b
- Author
- kashnics
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- EN