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Drugs, Enzymes and Receptors of the Renin-Angiotensin Systemby Ahsan Husain; Robert M Graham
CRC Press, A Martin Dunitz Book 2000; US$ 179.95A novel and unique feature of this book is that a commentary on each chapter, written by an independent peer or peers, is included to present alternative views, greater depth and a different perspective. more...
Clinical Nephrologyby W K Thye
World Scientific 1998; US$ 19.50The book provides a broad review of kidney diseases with regard to symptoms, investigation and treatment. It deals with a variety of clinical entities such as glomerulonephritis, renal stones, hypertension, urinary infection and renal failure. Chapters on dialysis and transplantation highlighting local incidence and statistics have been included. The current concepts and therapies of kidney diseases as well as latest statistics on kidney diseases are also covered. Presently, there are several books in the market written by authors in the West, but these do not adequately cover the knowledge and experience of the patterns of renal diseases in the Asia-Pacific region. more...
Coping with Kidney Diseaseby Mackenzie Walser; Betsy Thorpe
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 16.95A revolutionary program that can indefinitely postpone the need for dialysis If you've been diagnosed with kidney failure, this book could save your life. If you suffer from diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or any of a host of conditions that put you at risk for kidney disease, you owe it to yourself to read what is in this book. If you are among the 60,000 North Americans who go on dialysis each year, the information in this book could substantially improve your quality of life. In Coping with Kidney Disease, a leading expert tells you, in plain English, what you need to know to: * Understand kidney failure * Recognize early warning signs of kidney failure * Get a proper diagnosis * Talk with your doctors about it * Confidently evaluate... more...
Kidney and Hypertensionby George L. Bakris
Informa Healthcare 2003; US$ 139.95Renal patients suffer more resistant hypertension and require thorough investigation. The authors examine all aspects of hypertension in the renal patient. more...
Kidney and Hypertension in Diabetes Mellitusby Carl Erik Mogensen
Informa Healthcare 2004; US$ 264.95Hypertension and renal disease in diabetes are areas where developments rapidly occur constantly and, therefore, there is a clear need for a new edition. more...
Intensive Care in Nephrologyby Patrick Murray; Hugh Brady; Jesse B. Hall
Informa Healthcare 2005; US$ 400.00The field of intensive care in nephrology is a rapidly evolving one, with research starting to translate into clinical guidelines and standards. Encompassing core subjects in critical care and nephrology, as well as specific related consultative topics, this clearly presented text is organized into three sections focusing on: * up-to-date background information on the critically ill patient, including chapters on respiratory, circulatory, renal, and multi-organ failure * core topics in ICU nephrology, including prevention and medical therapy of acute renal failure (ARF), and provision of a variety of renal replacement therapy (RRT) modalities * a series of common ICU consultative nephrology topics. An authoritative and practical reference,... more...
Access for Dialysisby Ingemar J. A. Davidson
Landes Bioscience 2002; US$ 45.00This book addresses peritransplant surgical management aspects in general, with emphasis on detailed intraoperative surgical technique. This is displayed in the detailed graphic representation which is the result of many hours of communication from the surgeon's view to the illustrator's hand. more...
The Artificial Kidney: Physiological Modeling and Tissue Engineeringby John K. Leypoldt
Landes Bioscience 1999; US$ 129.00Fundamental engineering principles are essential to consider when designing and developing artificial organs, especially the artificial kidney. Early contributors to the development of the artificial kidney were primarily chemical and electrical engineers who developed improved hemodialysis membranes, methods for producing large quantities of dialysis solutions and easy-to-use machines or dialysis delivery systems. more...
Kidney Failure Explainedby Andy Stein; Janet Wild
Class Publishing (London) Ltd 2002; US$ 26.99This new, fully revised and updated edition of Kidney Failure Explained answers all the questions that people with a kidney condition want to ask, including those questions that they may be embarrassed about asking their GP. It also shows the importance of recognising the psychological issues involved, from initial reactions to being diagnosed with kidney failure, to the stresses faced by kidney patients and also, strategies for coping. more...
Vital Nephrologyby Andy Stein; Janet Wild; Paul Cook
Class Publishing (London) Ltd 2004; US$ 26.99Vital Nephrology is a practical reference guide, which provides an invaluable companion for all renal unit health professionals. All the vital facts and figures about nephrology are set out clearly and concisely giving those in charge the confidence to know that their patients are getting the best advice on treatment and self-care. more...









