9781639272730
Barbara Mayer
American Medical Publishers
English
2021
Nephrology
231
$ 155
Nephrology is a specialty of medicine that is concerned with the study of the kidneys, their normal function and preservation of healthy kidneys. It also focuses on the diseases related to kidneys and their treatment. Some of the diseases which are treated within nephrology are acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, electrolyte disturbances, polycystic kidney disease, hematuria, proteinuria, kidney stones, and lupus. It also studies systemic ailments that affect the kidneys, such as diabetes and autoimmune diseases, and systemic diseases that occur as a result of kidney disorders, such as renal osteodystrophy and renal hypertension. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of nephrology. The topics covered herein extensive book deal with the core subjects of this branch of medicine. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.