Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, and Transplantation A Companion to Brenner and Rector's the Kidney

<p>From basic science to practical clinical tools, <i>Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, and Transplantation, 4th Edition</i> provides you with the up-to-date, authoritative guidance you need to safely and effectively manage patients with chronic renal disease. Covering all relevant clinical management issues, this companion volume to <i>Brenner and Rector's The Kidney</i> presents the knowledge and expertise of renowned researchers and clinicians in the fields of <b>hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, critical care nephrology, and transplantation - for an all-in-one, indispensable guide</b> to every aspect of this fast-changing field.</p> <ul> <li>Contains expanded content on <b>economics and outcomes of treatment</b>, as well as <b>acute kidney injury</b>.</li> <li>Covers hot topics such as the <b>genetic causes</b> of chronic kidney disease, <b>ethical challenges and palliative care</b>, and <b>home hemodialysis</b>.</li> <li>Discusses the <b>latest advances</b> in hypertensive kidney disease, vitamin D deficiency, diabetes management, transplantation, and more.</li> <li>Provides a <b>clear visual understanding</b> of complex information with high-quality line drawings, photographs, and <b>diagnostic and treatment algorithms</b>.</li> <li><b>Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase.</b> This <b>enhanced eBook experience</b> allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.</li> </ul>