Clinical practice guidelines for nephrotic syndrome: consensus is emerging.

The article highlights clinical guidelines for the management of nephrotic syndrome. Topics mentioned include the randomized controlled trials for the use of corticosteroid therapy in the management of first episode of nephrotic syndrome, the use of prednisone for the therapy of relapses, and the importance of managing patients with frequent relapse and who are dependent with steroid to lessen the risk of morbidity and the side effects of immunosuppresive medications.