Primer on Kidney Diseases, 4e (Greenberg, Primer on Kidney) [Paperback]

Arthur Greenberg (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1416023127 | ISBN-13: 978-1416023128 | Publication Date: May 27, 2005 | Edition: 4

As an official publication of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), Primer on Kidney Diseases has received wide critical acclaim since it first published in 1994. Now in its 4th Edition, it continues to provide a current view of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and renal transplantation.

· Incorporates the latest NKF Kidney/Outcome Quality Initiative (K/DOQI) guidelines on chronic kidney disease staging and management.
· Delivers balanced and accurate cutting-edge management and treatment guidelines.
· Features over 70 international experts in all who offer fresh perspectives and a global view of kidney disease.
· Presents new chapters on pathogenesis and pathophysiology of diabetic nephropathy and genetic basis of glomerular and structural kidney disorders. .
· Provides expanded coverage of the pathophysiology and management of chronic kidney disease.
· Includes a more colorful interior design plus redrawn artwork for ease of use.

Editorial Reviews

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This official publication of the National Kidney Foundation provides clinicians with a current overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis and kidney transplantation. Written by international experts there are well illustrated chapters which cover the field of nephrology.
SciTech Book News, September 2005

Book Description

The new Primer on Kidney Diseases continues to provide a current view of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of kidney disease, fluid and

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Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 4 edition (May 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416023127
• ISBN-13: 978-1416023128
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,452,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great text for those interested in nephrology, October 1, 2005

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Zygimantas Alsauskas "Zygimantas" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Primer on Kidney Diseases, 4e (Greenberg, Primer on Kidney) (Paperback)

I am a medicine resident interested in nephrology. This book starts out with the basics of renal anatomy/physiology, approach to patients with kidney disease, and goes on to define/classify, and provide an outline for diagnosis/therapy of common kidney disorders. Its depth suits perfectly medicine residents, and probably, as others have mentioned, fellows starting their training. Those looking for a more in-depth text might consider Johnson&Feehaly's Comprehensive Clinical nephrology.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for IM residents, July 16, 2004

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S. Mohan (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Primer on Kidney Diseases, Third Edition (Paperback)

If you are looking for a comprehensive introduction to kidney disease as a resident - this is the book. It has as much information as you would want as a resident (probably more than you want!). Great reference for renal fellows who are just starting out.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book but can be improved., October 15, 2007

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Marios Prikis (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Primer on Kidney Diseases, 4e (Greenberg, Primer on Kidney) (Paperback)

I would recommend this book for anyone interested in Nephrology. It has excellent illustrations and covers most topics thouroughly. However, transplant section and hypertension could have been better.Most of all it is not expensive!