International Yearbook of Nephrology 1991

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Andreucci, V.E. (Editor), Fine, Leon G. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1990, 1990
Edition:1st ed. 1990
Series:International Yearbooks of Nephrology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Renal Physiology and Pathophysiology
  • 1. Endothelin and endothelium-derived relaxing factor in the control of glomerular filtration and renal blood flow
  • 2. Role of glomerular growth promoters in progression of renal disease
  • 3. Reactive oxygen species and renal injury
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • 4. Changing views on the treatment of glomerulonephritis
  • 5. Plasma exchange for renal disease
  • 6. Albumin metabolism in the nephrotic syndrome. Implications for patient management
  • Hypertension
  • 7. Current recommendation for first line therapy of uncomplicated hypertension
  • The Kidney and Diabetes
  • 8. Risk factors for progression of renal insufficiency in diabetic nephropathy: therapeutic implications
  • Chronic Renal Failure
  • 9. Causes, consequences, and treatment of hyperlipidemia in patients with renal disease
  • Dialysis
  • 10. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and dialysis
  • 11. Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in diabetic end stage renal disease
  • 12. Evaluation of central nervous system function in dialysis patients. A practical approach with implications for selection and modification of treatment modalities
  • Renal Transplantation
  • 13. Renal and pancreas transplantation in diabetic chronic uremic patients
  • Diagnostic Methods in Nephrology
  • 14. Accurate measurement of glomerular filtration rate