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Therapy in nephrology & hypertension : a companion to Brenner & Rector's The kidney / [edited by] Christopher S. Wilcox.

Contributor(s): ©2008Edition: 3rd edDescription: 1 online resource (xxv, 1131 pages) : illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781437711240
  • 1437711243
Other title:
  • Therapy in nephrology and hypertension
  • Brenner and Rector's the kidney
Uniform titles:
  • Brenner & Rector's the kidney.
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Therapy in nephrology & hypertension.DDC classification:
  • 616.6/106 22
LOC classification:
  • RC902 .T487 2008
NLM classification:
  • 2008 J-275
  • WJ 300
Online resources:
Contents:
Acute renal failure -- Diseases of glomeruli, microvasculature, and tubulointerstitium -- Diabetic nephropathy -- Disorders of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base homeostasis -- Nephrolithiasis -- Genitourinary infections, malignancy, and obstruction -- Renal disease and pregnancy -- Pediatric nephrology -- Inherited renal disease -- Management of essential hypertension -- Management of secondary hypertension -- Chronic renal failure and its systemic manifestations -- Maintenance dialysis -- Transplantation -- Drugs and the kidney -- Use of the Internet.
Summary: Thoroughly revised, the new edition of this companion to Brenner & Rector₂s The Kidney equips you with today₂s guidance to effectively manage renal and hypertension patients. International authorities emphasize the specifics of treatment while presenting field-tested advice on the best therapeutic strategies available. New chapters reflect the latest evidence impacting current clinical issues, while a new, two-color design helps you reference the information more easily. And now as an Expert Consult title, it offers convenient online access to the complete contents of the book--fully searchable--anytime, anywhere. Presents the most comprehensive text available on nephrology and hypertension treatment for a convenient single source that is easy to consult. Features the evidence-based guidance of leading authorities for making more informed clinical decisions. Offers in-depth discussions and referenced coverage of key trials to help you analyze the results and the evidence provided. Provides treatment algorithms and tables of commonly used drugs in each chapter for quick-access expert advice on arriving at the best and most appropriate treatment regimen.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Acute renal failure -- Diseases of glomeruli, microvasculature, and tubulointerstitium -- Diabetic nephropathy -- Disorders of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base homeostasis -- Nephrolithiasis -- Genitourinary infections, malignancy, and obstruction -- Renal disease and pregnancy -- Pediatric nephrology -- Inherited renal disease -- Management of essential hypertension -- Management of secondary hypertension -- Chronic renal failure and its systemic manifestations -- Maintenance dialysis -- Transplantation -- Drugs and the kidney -- Use of the Internet.

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Thoroughly revised, the new edition of this companion to Brenner & Rector₂s The Kidney equips you with today₂s guidance to effectively manage renal and hypertension patients. International authorities emphasize the specifics of treatment while presenting field-tested advice on the best therapeutic strategies available. New chapters reflect the latest evidence impacting current clinical issues, while a new, two-color design helps you reference the information more easily. And now as an Expert Consult title, it offers convenient online access to the complete contents of the book--fully searchable--anytime, anywhere. Presents the most comprehensive text available on nephrology and hypertension treatment for a convenient single source that is easy to consult. Features the evidence-based guidance of leading authorities for making more informed clinical decisions. Offers in-depth discussions and referenced coverage of key trials to help you analyze the results and the evidence provided. Provides treatment algorithms and tables of commonly used drugs in each chapter for quick-access expert advice on arriving at the best and most appropriate treatment regimen.

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