The Renal System
Systems of the Body Series
- 2nd Edition - February 5, 2010
- Latest edition
- Authors: Michael J. Field, Carol Pollock, David Harris
- Language: English
This is an integrated textbook on the renal system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for… Read more
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Description
Description
This is an integrated textbook on the renal system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course.
Key features
Key features
- One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series
- Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses
- The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course
- There is a linked website providing self-assessment material ideal for examination preparation
Readership
Readership
Medical and other health science students
Table of contents
Table of contents
Urinary tract structure and infection
Body fluids, nephron function and diuretics
Water balance and regulation of osmolarity
Acid-base balance and regulation of pH
Glomerular filtration and acute kidney injury
Proteinuria and the nephrotic syndrome
Glomerulonephritis and the acute nephritic syndrome
Diabetic nephropaphy and chronic kidney disease
End stage kidney disease and replacement of renal function
Hypertension and the kidney
Pregnancy and the kidney
Urinary tract obstruction and stones
Renal masses and urinary tract tumours
Drugs and the kidney
Body fluids, nephron function and diuretics
Water balance and regulation of osmolarity
Acid-base balance and regulation of pH
Glomerular filtration and acute kidney injury
Proteinuria and the nephrotic syndrome
Glomerulonephritis and the acute nephritic syndrome
Diabetic nephropaphy and chronic kidney disease
End stage kidney disease and replacement of renal function
Hypertension and the kidney
Pregnancy and the kidney
Urinary tract obstruction and stones
Renal masses and urinary tract tumours
Drugs and the kidney
Review quotes
Review quotes
From a review of the first edition:
"Each of the eleven chapters begins with a list of chapter objectives. These objectives are very useful indeed, as they provide a clear outline of the material covered in the chapter, and allow an opportunity to review upon completion of the chapter...Overall, this text book is most impressive. It includes an easy to understand glossary, clear headings, and comprehensive chapters arranged in an appropriate sequence, each building on the knowledge of the previous chapters." --Medical Student, University of Adelaide, Ramsay Group Medical Books, January 2002
"Each of the eleven chapters begins with a list of chapter objectives. These objectives are very useful indeed, as they provide a clear outline of the material covered in the chapter, and allow an opportunity to review upon completion of the chapter...Overall, this text book is most impressive. It includes an easy to understand glossary, clear headings, and comprehensive chapters arranged in an appropriate sequence, each building on the knowledge of the previous chapters." --Medical Student, University of Adelaide, Ramsay Group Medical Books, January 2002
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: March 18, 2010
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
MF
Michael J. Field
Affiliations and expertise
Emeritus Professor, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, AustraliaCP
Carol Pollock
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, NSW, Australia, Department of Medicine, University of Syndey, AustraliaDH
David Harris
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Medicine, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia, Department of Medicine, University of Syndey, AustraliaView book on ScienceDirect
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