Urology Lecture Notes by Micahel E Herrtage

Renal and ureteric stones assessment and management

This guideline describes managing and assessing renal and ureteric stones. It aims to improve the detection, clearance and prevention of stones, so reducing pain and anxiety, and improving quality of life.

Author(s): National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S

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Kidney stone disease

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.

Author(s): Wikipedia.org

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Urology Lecture Notes by Micahel E Herrtage

This note covers introduction to renal disease, Acute renal failure, Renal toxicity, Glomerulonephropathy, Chronic renal failure and urological cases.

Author(s): Micahel E Herrtage

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Renal Pathophysiology

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.

Author(s): Tufts University

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