Brenner and Rector's The Kidney E-Book
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Brenner and Rector's The Kidney E-Book
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Overview
Overcome the toughest clinical challenges in nephrology with the new 9th edition of Brenner/Rector’s The Kidney! A brand-new editorial team of Drs. Maarten W. Taal, Glenn M. Chertow, Philip A. Marsden, Karl Skorecki, Alan S. L. Yu, and Barry M. Brenner,, together with a diverse list of international contributors bring you the latest knowledge and best practices on every front in nephrology worldwide. Brand-new sections on Global Considerations in Nephrology and Pediatric Nephrology, as well as new chapters on recent clinical trials, cardiovascular and renal risk prediction in chronic kidney disease, identification of genetic causes of kidney disease, and many others, keep you at the forefront of this rapidly growing, ever-changing specialty. Brenner/Rector remains the go-to resource for practicing and training nephrologists and internists who wish to master basic science, pathophysiology, and clinical best practices.
- Broaden your knowledge base with expert, dependable, comprehensive answers for every stage of your career from the most comprehensive, definitive clinical reference in the field!
- Prepare for certification or recertification with a review of the basic science that underpins clinical nephrology as well as a comprehensive selection of the most important bibliographical sources in nephrology.
- Visually grasp and better understand critical information with the aid of over 700 full-color high-quality photographs as well as carefully chosen figures, algorithms, and tables to illustrate essential concepts, nuances of clinical presentation and technique, and decision making.
- Get internationally diverse, trusted guidance and perspectives from a team of well-respected global contributors, all of whom are at the top and the cutting edge of your field. A new editorial team headed by Dr. Taal and hand-picked by Dr. Brenner ensures the ongoing adherence to previous standards of excellence.
- Access information quickly thanks to a new, reorganized format and supplemental figures, tables, additional references, and expanded discussions.
- Keep current with the rapid development of care and research worldwide. A new section, "Global Considerations", focuses on regions outside Europe and North America. Leading experts from Latin America, Africa, Near and Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Far East, Oceania and Australia present their expert insights into specific conditions, as well as progress and challenges in the development of the specialty.
- Improve therapy and outcomes for children with renal disease. New to this edition, "Pediatric Nephrology" addresses renal pathologies that usually present in childhood and covers topics such as Maturation of Kidney Structure and Function; Fluid; Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders in Children; Diseases of the Kidney and Urinary Tract in Children; Dialysis in Children; and Kidney Transplantation in Children.
- Stay up to date with all the latest clinical information including recent clinical trials, genetic causes of kidney disease, and cardiovascular and renal risk prediction in chronic kidney disease.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781455723041 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Publication date: | 11/01/2011 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 3064 |
| File size: | 148 MB |
| Note: | This product may take a few minutes to download. |
Table of Contents
Section I: Normal Structure and Function
Chapter 1 Embryology of the Kidney
Chapter 2 Anatomy of the Kidney
Chapter 3 The Renal Circulations and Glomerular Ultrafiltration
Chapter 4 Metabolic Basis of Solute Transport
Chapter 5 Transport of Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium
Chapter 6 Aldosterone Regulation of Ion Transport
Chapter 7 Transport of Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphate
Chapter 8 Transport of Organic Solutes
Chapter 9 Renal Acidification Mechanisms
Chapter 10 Urine Concentration and Dilution
Chapter 11 Cell Biology of Vasopressin Action
Chapter 12 Vasoactive Molecules and the Kidney
Chapter 13 Arachidonic Acid Metabolites and the Kidney
Section II: Disorders of Body Fluid Volume and Composition
Chapter 14 Extracellular Fluid and Edema Formation
Chapter 15 Disorders of Water Balance
Chapter 16 Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 17 Disorders of Potassium Balance
Chapter 18 Disorders of Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphate Balance
Section III: Epidemiology and Risk Factors in Kidney Disease
Chapter 19 Epidemiology of Kidney Disease
Chapter 20 Demographics of Kidney Disease
Chapter 21 Risk Factors and Kidney Disease
Chapter 22 Nephron Endowment
Chapter 23 Aging and Kidney Disease
Section IV: Evaluation of the Patient with Kidney Disease
Chapter 24 Approach to the Patient with Kidney Disease
Chapter 25 Laboratory Assessment of Kidney Disease: Glomerular Filtration Rate, Urinalysis, and Proteinuria
Chapter 26 Interpretation of Electrolyte and Acid-Base Parameters in Blood and Urine
Chapter 27 Diagnostic Kidney Imaging
Chapter 28 The Renal Biopsy
Chapter 29 Biomarkers in Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease
Section V: Disorders of Kidney Structure and Function
Chapter 30 Acute Kidney Injury
Chapter 31 Primary Glomerular Disease
Chapter 32 Secondary Glomerular Disease
Chapter 33 Overview of Therapy for Glomerular Disease
Chapter 34 Microvascular and Macrovascular Diseases of the Kidney
Chapter 35 Tubulointerstitial Diseases
Chapter 36 Urinary Tract Infection in Adults
Chapter 37 Urinary Tract Obstruction
Chapter 38 Diabetic Nephropathy
Chapter 39 Nephrolithiasis
Chapter 40 Renal Neoplasia
Chapter 41 Renal Disease in Cancer Patients
Section VI: Genetics of Kidney Disease
Chapter 42 Genetic Basis of Kidney Disease
Chapter 43 Inherited Disorders of the Glomerulus
Chapter 44 Inherited Disorders of the Renal Tubule
Chapter 45 Cystic Diseases of the Kidney
Section VII: Hypertension and the Kidney
Chapter 46 Primary and Secondary Hypertension
Chapter 47 Renovascular Hypertension and Ischemic Nephropapthy
Chapter 48 Hypertension and Kidney Disease in Pregnancy
Chapter 49 Antihypertensive Drugs
Chapter 50 Diuretics
Section VIII: The Consequences of Advanced Kidney Disease
Chapter 51 Adaptation to Nephron Loss
Chapter 52 Mechanisms and Consequences of Proteinuria
Chapter 53 Pathophysiology of Uremia
Chapter 54 Bone and Mineral Disorders in Kidney Disease
Chapter 55 Cardiovascular Aspects of Kidney Disease
Chapter 56 Hematologic Aspects of Kidney Disease
Chapter 57 Endocrine Aspects of Kidney Disease
Chapter 58 Neurologic Complications of Renal Insufficiency
Chapter 59 Dermatologic Conditions in Kidney Disease
Section IX: Conservative Management of Kidney Disease
Chapter 60 Diet and Kidney Disease
Chapter 61 Stepped Care Approach to Kidney Disease
Chapter 62 Vitamin D, Calcimimetics, and Phosphate Binders
Chapter 63 Prescribing Drugs in Kidney Disease
Section X: Dialysis and Extracorporeal Therapies
Chapter 64 Hemodialysis
Chapter 65 Peritoneal Dialysis
Chapter 66 Intensive Care Nephrology
Chapter 67 Plasmapheresis
Chapter 68 Extracorporeal Treatment of Poisoning
Chapter 69 Interventional Nephrology
Section XI: Kidney Transplantation
Chapter 70 Transplantation Immunobiology
Chapter 71 Donor and Recipient Issues
Chapter 72 Clinical Management
Section XII: Pediatric Nephrology
Chapter 73 Maturation of Kidney Structure and Function
Chapter 74 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders in Children
Chapter 75 Diseases of the Kidney and Urinary Tract in Children
Chapter 76 Dialysis in Children
Chapter 77 Kidney Transplantation in Children
Section XIII: Global Considerations in Kidney Disease
Chapter 78 Latin America
Chapter 79 Africa
Chapter 80 Near and Middle East
Chapter 81 Indian Subcontinent
Chapter 82 Far East
Chapter 83 Renal Disease in the Oceania Region
Section XIV: Challenges in Nephrology
Chapter 84 Ethical Dilemmas Facing Nephrology: Past, Present, and Future
Chapter 85 Health Disparaties in Nephrology
Chapter 86 Tissue Engineering, Stem Cells, and Cell Therapy in Nephrology