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Vander's Renal Physiology by
10th edition - The best review of renal physiology available for USMLE® Step 1--completely updated with the latest research Combining the latest research with a fully integrated teaching approach, This edition clearly and expertly explains how the kidneys affect other body systems and how they in turn are affected by these systems.
Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology by
7th edition - Written for fellows, practicing nephrologists, and internists who treat patients with disorders affecting the renal system, Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, 7th Edition, offers a practical approach to this complex field, supported by underlying scientific facts and pathophysiology. World leaders in nephrology provide current information on clinical procedures and conditions, covering everything from fluid and electrolyte disorders to hypertension, diabetes, dialysis, transplantation, and more-all in a single, convenient volume.
Diabetes and Kidney Disease by
2nd edition - Reviews the most up-to-date research on diabetic nephropathy, the current understanding of its pathophysiology, renal structural alterations and clinical features and summarizes recent evidence-based clinical treatment modalities for the prevention and management of diabetic kidney disease. The editor, Edgar V. Lerma, MD, is a member of Advocate Physician Partners.
Living Kidney Donation: A Practical Guide by
1st edition - Concise and well-structured chapters discuss the ethics of living kidney donation, medical evaluation of kidney donors, donor nephrectomy surgery, and long-term outcomes of transplantation, along with broader medical issues related to cardiology, surgery, and anesthesia. Relevant for nephrologists, transplant surgeons, and healthcare professionals working in renal transplantation.
National Kidney Foundation's Primer on Kidney Diseases by
8th edition - Ideal for residency, fellowship, clinical practice, and board review, this book offers comprehensive coverage of adult and pediatric kidney diseases in an authoritative, practical resource. Well organized and highly readable, it covers every relevant topic in the field, from anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, to diagnosis and management of kidney disease, to fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and renal transplantation.
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