Harrison's Nephrology and Acid Based Disorders

The authority of Harrison's in a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to Nephrology and Acid-Base Disorders

Featuring the chapters on Nephrology and Acid-Base Disorders that appear in the landmark Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's.

You'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors -- presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, Harrison's Nephrology and Acid Base Disorders is a must for students and clinicians alike.

Harrison's Nephrology and Acid-Base Disorders delivers:

* Current, complete coverage of all major renal-related presentations and diseases, as well as acid-base and electrolyte disorders
* 63 high-yield self-assessment Q&A for exam and board review drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e
* A timely focus on the impact of scientific advances, with a look at how genetics and molecular biology are transforming the field
* New diagnostic and treatment strategies based on evidence from recent clinical studies
* Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented chapters
* Valuable content in print form from the acclaimed Harrison's DVD
* Helpful appendix that highlights laboratory values of clinical importance

Everything you would expect from Harrison's tailored to your specialty
Introduction to the Renal System; Alterations of Renal Function and Electrolytes; Acute and Chronic Renal Failure; Glomerular and Tubular Disorders; Renal Vascular Disease; Urinary Tract Infections and Obstruction; Cancer of the Kidney and Urinary Tract; Appendix: Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance; Review and Self-Assessment

Table of contents

Contributors
Preface
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO THE RENAL SYSTEM
1. Basic Biology of the Kidney, Alfred L. George, Jr., Eric G. Neilson
2. Adaptation of the Kidney to Renal Injury, Raymond C. Harris, Jr., Eric G. Neilson
SECTION II: ALTERATIONS OF RENAL FUNCTION AND ELECTROLYTES
3. Azotemia and Urinary Abnormalities, Bradley M. Denker, Barry M. Brenner
4. Atlas of Urinary Sediments and Renal Biopsies, Agnes B. Fogo, Eric G. Neilson
5. Acidosis and Alkalosis, Thomas D. DuBose, Jr.
6. Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances, Gary G. Singer, Barry M. Brenner
7. Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia, Sundeep Khosla
8. Hyperuricemia and Gout, Robert L. Wortmann, H. Ralph Schumacher, Lan X. Chen
9. Nephrolithiasis, John R. Asplin, Fredric L. Coe, Murray J. Favus
SECTION III: ACUTE AND CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE
10. Acute Renal Failure, Kathleen D. Liu, Glenn M. Chertow
11. Chronic Kidney Disease, Joanne M. Bargman, Karl Skorecki
12. Dialysis in the Treatment of Renal Failure, Kathleen D. Liu, Glenn M. Chertow
13. Transplantation in the Treatment of Renal Failure, Charles B. Carpenter, Edgar L. Milford, Mohamed H. Sayegh
14. Infections in Transplant Recipients, Robert Finberg, Joyce Fingeroth
SECTION IV: GLOMERULAR AND TUBULAR DISORDERS
15. Glomerular Diseases, Julia B. Lewis, Eric G. Neilson
16. Polycystic Kidney Disease and Other Inherited Tubular Disorders, David J. Salant, Parul S. Patel
17. Tubulointerstitial Diseases of the Kidney, Alan S. L. Yu, Barry M. Brenner
SECTION V: RENAL VASCULAR DISEASE
18. Vascular Injury to the Kidney, Kamal F. Badr, Barry M. Brenner
19. Hypertensive Vascular Disease, Theodore A. Kotchen
SECTION VI: URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS AND OBSTRUCTION
20. Urinary Tract Infections, Pyelonephritis, and Prostatitis, Walter E. Stamm
21. Urinary Tract Obstruction, Julian L. Seifter, Barry M. Brenner
SECTION VII: CANCER OF THE KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT
22. Bladder and Renal Cell Carcinomas, Howard I. Scher, Robert J. Motzer
Appendix:
Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance, Alexander Kratz, Michael A. Pesce, Daniel J. Fink
Review and Self-Assessment:
Charles Wiener, Gerald Bloomfield, Cynthia D. Brown, Joshua Schiffer, Adam Spivak
Index