The importance of the kidneys is most clearly demonstrated in this
book. Topics covered includes: Kidney Structure and the Nephron, Glomerular
Filtration, Introduction to Homeostasis, Water Handling and Osmolality,
Introduction to Acid/Base, Respiratory Acidosis/Alkalosis, GFR and Clerance,
Sodium Handling and Volume Regulation, Metabolic Acidosis,Volume Status and
Sodium Balance, Metabolic Alkalosis, Potassium Handling, Stages of Chronic
Kidney Disease: Progression and Adaptation,Osmolality and Water Balance.
Kidney stone disease, also known as
urolithiasis, is when a solid piece of material develops in the urinary tract.
Topics covered includes: Signs and symptoms, Risk factors, Calcium oxalate,
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Imaging studies, Dietary measures, Urine
alkalinization, Diuretics, Allopurinol, Pain management, Medical expulsive
therapy, Lithotripsy and Surgery.
This book provides comprehensive information on etiology,
epidemiology, immunology, pathology, pathogenic mechanisms, symptomatology,
investigation and management of urinary tract infection. Chapters cover common
problems in urinary tract infection and put emphasis on the importance of
making a correct clinical decision and choosing the appropriate therapeutic
approach.