Manual of Nephrology

Author: [USA] Schrier
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This popular Manual of Nephrology, 5th Edition, has been thoroughly revised with a new layout and content, clearly highlighting clinical diagnostic issues involved in the treatment of kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders, acid-base balance disorders, and hypertension. The 5th Edition of this manual particularly emphasizes new technologies and fundamental principles of treatment, including recent advances in the rapidly developing fields of dialysis and transplantation. It also discusses drug dosages and specific usage recommendations for over 500 medications. Dr. Schrier, the author of this manual, has made new contributions to the revision of 10 chapters out of 15, adding new concepts to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic kidney disease. The manual presents authoritative views on several hot topics, including diuretics, hyponatremia and hypernatremia, acid-base imbalance and potassium metabolism disorders, calcium and phosphorus metabolism, upper and lower urinary tract infections, renal imaging, and nephropathy and pregnancy. Like previous editions, this manual offers clear and highlighted schemes for the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease in a practical, convenient, and easy-to-find manner, providing important and comprehensive information in an easily usable and portable format. This manual is an excellent choice for clinicians.