Publisher's Synopsis
New edition of this classic text covers every aspect of nephrology, including physiology, pathophysiology, pathogenesis, clinical features of renal disease, and management. Maintains a strong basic science foundation and presents eight new clinical chapters, as well as new material on renal cell biology and hypertension. More than 85 renowned scientists and clinicians contribute. Also covers vascular diseases of the kidney, hypertension and kidney diseases in pregnancy, diabetic nephropathy, diuretics, transplant immunology and much more.
