Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology - 3rd Edition by Ajay K Singh & Gordon H Williams (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology, Third edition remains the definitive translational reference in the field of nephroendocrinology, investigating both the endocrine functions of the kidneys and how the kidney acts as a target for hormones from other organ systems. It offers researchers and clinicians expert analyses of nephroendocrine research and translation into the treatment of diseases such as anemia, chronic kidney disease (CKD), rickets, osteoporosis, and hypoparathyroidism.

Since the publication of the 2nd edition in 2009 there have many updates and new findings have emerged. The new edition covers these needed updates and new chapters have been added including a dedicated chapter on the pathophysiology of inflammation, iron metabolism and erythropoiesis, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, the treatment of pre-eclampsia, and HIF-PHIs.