A clinical reference book on nephrology.
The clinical practice of nephrology is intricately related to many medical disciplines and is a challenging subject for medical undergraduates and young clinicians alike. Integrated Systematic Nephrology is a clinical reference book that provides comprehensive yet succinct and systematic coverage of topics in nephrology. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to cover recent advances in nephrology clinical practice and research and has been expanded to include a vast array of subjects that are crucial to anyone interested in learning about the latest developments in renal medicine more broadly. This volume brings together contributions from highly experienced nephrologists, as well as leading specialists in related disciplines such as urology, radiology, pathology, and others. It is suitable for a wide audience, ranging from undergraduates, general physicians, to nephrology trainees.
The clinical practice of nephrology is intricately related to many medical disciplines and is a challenging subject for medical undergraduates and young clinicians alike. Integrated Systematic Nephrology is a clinical reference book that provides comprehensive yet succinct and systematic coverage of topics in nephrology. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to cover recent advances in nephrology clinical practice and research and has been expanded to include a vast array of subjects that are crucial to anyone interested in learning about the latest developments in renal medicine more broadly. This volume brings together contributions from highly experienced nephrologists, as well as leading specialists in related disciplines such as urology, radiology, pathology, and others. It is suitable for a wide audience, ranging from undergraduates, general physicians, to nephrology trainees.
Table of Contents
1. Normal Structure and Function of the Kidneys 1
2. Symptoms and Signs of Renal Diseases and Investigative Procedures 13
3. Water Metabolism, Hyponatraemia, and Hypernatraemia 23
4. Electrolyte and Acid–Base Disorders 31
5. Acute Kidney Injury 45
6. Urinary Tract Infection and Urogenital Tuberculosis 51
7. Tubulointerstitial Diseases and Renal Fibrosis 55
8. Glomerulonephritis 59
9. Systemic Diseases and the Kidneys 71
10. Hypertension and the Kidneys 97
11. Pregnancy and Kidney Diseases 103
12. Common Urological Problems 109
13. Hereditary Kidney Diseases and Paediatric Nephrology 115
14. Epidemiology of Chronic Kidney Disease: Global, Regional, and Local Perspectives 123
15. Chronic Kidney Disease: Clinical Manifestations and Management 129
16. Peritoneal Dialysis: Principles and Practice 141
17. Haemodialysis and Haemodiafiltration: Principles and Practice 151
18. Kidney Transplantation: Principles and Practice 161
19. Drugs, Toxins, and the Kidneys 179
20. Critical Care Nephrology 191
21. Imaging in Nephrology and Interventional Nephrology 197
22. Geriatrics, Palliative Nephrology, and Renal Rehabilitation 205
Index 209
2. Symptoms and Signs of Renal Diseases and Investigative Procedures 13
3. Water Metabolism, Hyponatraemia, and Hypernatraemia 23
4. Electrolyte and Acid–Base Disorders 31
5. Acute Kidney Injury 45
6. Urinary Tract Infection and Urogenital Tuberculosis 51
7. Tubulointerstitial Diseases and Renal Fibrosis 55
8. Glomerulonephritis 59
9. Systemic Diseases and the Kidneys 71
10. Hypertension and the Kidneys 97
11. Pregnancy and Kidney Diseases 103
12. Common Urological Problems 109
13. Hereditary Kidney Diseases and Paediatric Nephrology 115
14. Epidemiology of Chronic Kidney Disease: Global, Regional, and Local Perspectives 123
15. Chronic Kidney Disease: Clinical Manifestations and Management 129
16. Peritoneal Dialysis: Principles and Practice 141
17. Haemodialysis and Haemodiafiltration: Principles and Practice 151
18. Kidney Transplantation: Principles and Practice 161
19. Drugs, Toxins, and the Kidneys 179
20. Critical Care Nephrology 191
21. Imaging in Nephrology and Interventional Nephrology 197
22. Geriatrics, Palliative Nephrology, and Renal Rehabilitation 205
Index 209