Product Description
This official publication of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) covers all aspects of adult and pediatric kidney diseases and is ideal for nephrologists and non-nephrologists alike. The full-color design, high-quality photographs, and outstanding graphs and tables make information easy to access and understand. The latest management techniques and pearls from leading clinical experts-including international contributors-offer practical and authoritative guidance. Edited by Dr. Arthur Greenberg and members of the NKF Scientific Advisory Board, this state-of-the-art primer provides consistent depth of coverage, balanced discussion of controversy, and a uniform focus of information.Incorporates the latest NKF Kidney/Outcome Quality Initiative (K/DOQI) guidelines on chronic kidney disease staging and management.Features a current and practical review of the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and renal transplantation.Covers the whole field of nephrology in concise and well-illustrated, four-color chapters.Puts complex material and the latest developments into perspective for in-depth, yet succinct summaries in every area.Includes high-quality photographs, as well as outstanding graphs and tables for a varied approach to the subject matter.new chapters on Disorders of Magnesium Homeostasis and Thombotic Microangiopathies to reflect advances in management.Includes the most up-to-date management guidelines and pearls of wisdom to provide you with best practices.Presents new ideas and perspectives through 25% new contributing clinical experts.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 9 reviews)

no consistency by Carrie Elizabeth Jung

3 Stars
October 24, 2009
the primer is written by several different individual doctors, so some chapters are well written, while others aren't. it's also hard to follow because some concepts are defined slightly different than others.

great book, but it will be outdated in a few weeks by J. Clarenbach (Boston, USA)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

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