Primer on Kidney Diseases

By Arthur Greenberg

Book Overview

This official publication of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) covers all aspects of adult and pediatric kidney diseases and is ideal for nephrologists and non-nephrologists alike. The full-color design, high-quality photographs, and outstanding graphs and tables make information easy to access and understand. The latest management techniques and pearls from leading clinical experts-including international contributors-offer practical and authoritative guidance. Edited by Dr. Arthur Greenberg and members of the NKF Scientific Advisory Board, this state-of-the-art primer provides consistent depth of coverage, balanced discussion of controversy, and a uniform focus of information.Incorporates the latest NKF Kidney/Outcome Quality Initiative (K/DOQI) guidelines on chronic kidney disease staging and management.
Features a current and practical review of the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and renal transplantation.
Covers the whole field of nephrology in concise and well-illustrated, four-color chapters.
Puts complex material and the latest developments into perspective for in-depth, yet succinct summaries in every area.
Includes high-quality photographs, as well as outstanding graphs and tables for a varied approach to the subject matter.new chapters on Disorders of Magnesium Homeostasis and Thombotic Microangiopathies to reflect advances in management.
Includes the most up-to-date management guidelines and pearls of wisdom to provide you with best practices.
Presents new ideas and perspectives through 25% new contributing clinical experts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416051856
• ISBN13: 9781416051855
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 3.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 1.0" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Very good Nephrology Book

I think its a very good book for IM residents in general and for those who aspir to become Nephrology fellow in particular. I would highly recommend it to every first year fellow as a starting book and then shift to other books... It is not too detailed and very uptodate and by NKF and best of all it is not $300 ...it only $40. Paper is glossy and figures are good. Enjoy reading !

primer on kidney disease

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT BOOK ON NEPHROLOGY, IT'S CONCISE AND VERY WELL ILLUSTRATED, PROBABLY THE BEST INTRODUCTORY BOOK ON NEPHROLOGY, BUT PROBABLY NOT AS COMPREHENSIVE AS THOSE 100 LB BOOKS.

Great text for those interested in nephrology

I am a medicine resident interested in nephrology. This book starts out with the basics of renal anatomy/physiology, approach to patients with kidney disease, and goes on to define/classify, and provide an outline for diagnosis/therapy of common kidney disorders. Its depth suits perfectly medicine residents, and probably, as others have mentioned, fellows starting their training. Those looking for a more in-depth text might consider Johnson & Feehaly's Comprehensive Clinical nephrology.

Great Book for IM residents

If you are looking for a comprehensive introduction to kidney disease as a resident - this is the book. It has as much information as you would want as a resident (probably more than you want!). Great reference for renal fellows who are just starting out.