Brenner & Rector's the Kidney (2 Volume Set) (Other) (ISBN-13: 9780443106415)

Long considered the definitive reference for nephrology practitioners and fellows, Brenner & Rector's The Kidney, marks its 50th anniversary with the publication of this 12th Edition. This two-volume masterwork provides expert, well-illustrated information on everything from basic science and pathophysiology to clinical best practices, covering the total patient population from preconception to the elderly. More than 200 expert contributors from 20 countries representing six continents provide a truly global perspective on the treatment and management of renal diseases.

• Addresses current issues such as advancements in the understanding and treatment of glomerular diseases, global considerations in treating and managing kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and kidney transplantation
• Includes new chapters on Infection-related Glomerulonephritis; IgA Nephropathy and IgA Vasculitis; Point-of-Care Ultrasound; Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology; Kidney Lesions Associated with Dysproteinemias; Nephrotic Syndrome; Disaster Nephrology; and Sex, Gender, and Kidney Health
• Offers significantly revised content on complement-mediated GN and thrombotic microangiopathies, genetics of kidney disease, and nephrotic syndrome: primary and secondary
• Contains hundreds of full-color, high-quality photographs as well as carefully chosen figures, algorithms, and tables that illustrate essential concepts, nuances of clinical presentation and technique, and clinical decision making
• Twelve new videos included in the Point-of Care chapter provide expert guidance on technique and interpretation of findings
• Features quick reference features such as Key Points boxes in each chapter, and Clinical Relevance boxes that highlight information you must know during a patient visit, such as pertinent physiology or pathophysiology
• Includes board review-style questions to help you prepare for certification or recertification
• Offers an authoritative, international perspective from a world-renowned editor and contributor team
• Provides nephrologists, fellows, renal nurses, and other health care providers with a complete, trustworthy resource, covering basic science, pathophysiology, and diagnosis and treatment
• An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Author: Valerie Luyckx
ISBN-10: 044310641X
ISBN-13: 9780443106415
Publisher: Elsevier
Language: English
Published: 03/06/2026
Format: Other
Weight: 0.99lbs

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