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Available
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Publication
London ; Philadelphia : W.B. Saunders, 2nd edition
ISBN
0721696813 / 9780721696812
Description
The latest edition of this companion to BRENNER & RECTOR'S The Kidney focuses on the management and treatment of renal disease and the present consensus regimens. International experts emphasize the specifics of treatment while presenting field-tested advice on the best therapeutic strategies available. This concise, readable text consists of three sections: an introduction covering clinical features, pathology, and pathophysiology; a section with rationales for therapy and reviews of clinical trial results; and a section discussing specific recommendations. It is authoritative and evidence based. International field of experts as contributors Focused reference list Diagnostic and treatment algorithms Multiple short chapters
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CONTENTS:
Acute renal failure -- Diseases of glomeruli, microvasculature, and tubulointerstitium -- Diabetic nephropathy -- Disorders of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base homeostasis -- Nephrolithiasis -- Genitourinary infections, malignancy, and obstruction -- Renal disease and pregnancy -- Pediatric nephrology -- Inherited renal disease -- Management of essential hypertension -- Management of secondary hypertension -- Chronic renal failure and its systemic manifestations -- Maintenance dialysis -- Transplantation -- Drugs and the kidney -- Use of the internet.
Acute renal failure -- Diseases of glomeruli, microvasculature, and tubulointerstitium -- Diabetic nephropathy -- Disorders of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base homeostasis -- Nephrolithiasis -- Genitourinary infections, malignancy, and obstruction -- Renal disease and pregnancy -- Pediatric nephrology -- Inherited renal disease -- Management of essential hypertension -- Management of secondary hypertension -- Chronic renal failure and its systemic manifestations -- Maintenance dialysis -- Transplantation -- Drugs and the kidney -- Use of the internet.