Product Description
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.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 8 reviews)

great book, but it will be outdated in a few weeks by J. Clarenbach (Boston, USA)

4 Stars
January 08, 2009
This is a great overview of nephrology for any medical resident, general practitioner or even a renal fellow. Lots of images, tables and graphics enhance the reading experience. I wish I had known that a new updated version would come out in a few weeks, then I would have waited a little longer with my purchase.

Very good book but can be improved. by Marios Prikis (Portland, OR USA)

4 Stars
October 15, 2007
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!

Very good Nephrology Book by Tariq Rehman

5 Stars
August 30, 2007
I think its a very good book for IM residents in general and for those who aspir to become Nephrology fellow in particular.
I would highly recommend it to every first year fellow as a starting book and then shift to other books...
It is not too detailed and very uptodate and by NKF and best of all it is not $300 ...it only $40.
Paper is glossy and figures are good.
Enjoy reading !

Grand knowledge, Affordable Price by J. Marie (white mountains, AZ)

4 Stars
April 01, 2007
Thanks for producing a medical book that does not cost $200 +. This will help my husband, a Family Practice Physician, and myself, a Registered Dietitian. Thanks.

primer on kidney disease by TOM HANKS

5 Stars
October 25, 2005
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT BOOK ON NEPHROLOGY, IT'S CONCISE AND VERY WELL ILLUSTRATED, PROBABLY THE BEST INTRODUCTORY BOOK ON NEPHROLOGY, BUT PROBABLY NOT AS COMPREHENSIVE AS THOSE 100 LB BOOKS.

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