Chronic kidney disease with a worldwide prevalence of 10% in the general population is emerging as a major public health priority. Renal dysfunction is associated with a high risk for cardiovascular complications. The relationship between renal insufficiency and cardiovascular disease, termed the cardiorenal syndrome exists whether impairment of renal function is a consequence of primary renal ...

Offers an overview of the renal system. This book features self-assessment case studies with short answer questions to increase clinical relevance and reinforce learning. It includes a chapter on 'Chronic kidney disease and kidney disease in the elderly'. It also includes guidelines and classifications for chronic kidney disease and hypertension.

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Explains the use of calcium antagonists in hypertension and, specifically, hypertensive and diabetic kidney disease. This book offers an insight in the world of calcium channel blockers. It examines different calcium channel blockers, which may effect kidney microcirculation.

Nephrology deals with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney. Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is the cause of renal failure in 5-10 per cent of the patients in dialysis or transplantation. This book discusses the several conditions which are associated with the rate of progression.

Shows that the atrophy and functional depression of the transplanted kidney is caused not only by immune rejection, but also by non-specific factors of transplantation. This book confirms the necessity of an artificial surgical re-innervation and relevant hypothermia support of a transplanted kidney which ensures its long-time function.

A practical guide to nutritional management of patients with acute and chronic renal diseases. It presents information on these patients' nutritional requirements and offers dietary recommendations. It includes chapters on the dietary approach to treating patients with kidney stones and hypertension.

A complete program for preventing and treating painful kidney stones. One in fifteen Americans will experience the excruciating pain of a kidney stone; more than half of this number will suffer a recurrence.

Covers aspects of urinary tract infections such as: genetic information, assembly of virulence factors in urinary pathogens; regulation of genes involved in phenotypic appearance of virulence; host-parasite interactions determining process and outcome of infection; and possible applications of above aspects in diagnosis, therapy and prevention.

In all varieties of organ transplants, early results have dramatically improved and failures due to acute rejection are becoming rarer. Many factors are involved in late graft loss and it is well recognized that, in addition to chronic rejection, a number of non-immunologic factors play a prominent role.

This book is written by students for students - under faculty supervision. This offers the exam-taking student's perspective and the expertise of qualified specialists. Key information is summarised and categorised into colour-coded boxes, presenting the material in a well organised and easily accessible manner.

Aims to give the basic information needed for renal care. This book includes a fact file of information about the most vital points of nephrology. It features essential links to Renal Association Standards. It is suitable for anyone on the renal team: clinician, nurse, dietitian, social worker, councellor, educator or expert patient.

Covering various aspects of the syllabus, this book offers students a fast way to recap on what they need to know to get through the exams with ease. It includes pedagogic features and a self-assessment section.

Brings you knowledge on clinical conditions encountered in nephrology. This title presents information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management for a range of kidney disorders. It is accompanied by a CD-ROM which contains all of the figures and tables from the book that lets you create electronic presentations.

Each of us needs to be wary of prescribing for renal patients. This handbook provides a practical, user-friendly method of ensuring that appropriate prescriptions are given to patients, whether they have normal renal function, renal impairment, transplants or are receiving renal replacement therapy.

Advances in long-term improvement and outcomes of patients with kidney disease will require the use of novel biomarkers to identify patients at high risk for kidney disease and to diagnose kidney disease early for effective treatment. This book outlines the advances made in the field of biomarker development for kidney disease.

A problem-solving resource for those involved in the care of dialysis patients. It discusses dialysis techniques, mechanical considerations, and complications related to various diseases for both pediatric and adult patients. It provides practical and useful guidelines that can be applied directly to patient care.

Helps students integrate their first two years' course material and offers preparation for USMLE Step 1 and clinical rotations. This title includes chapters that cover each basic science - anatomy, histology, embryology, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, and pathology - as it relates to the kidneys.

Covers the key facts for the cell and molecular biology module in the form of short answer questions, (clinical cases) multiple choice questions and extended matching questions. Illustrated with simple, easily reproduced line diagrams, this book provides the necessary information for exam success.