{"product_id":"abc-of-kidney-disease-isbn-9780470672044","title":"ABC of Kidney Disease","description":"\u003cb\u003eABC of Kidney Disease\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABC of Kidney Disease, Second Edition \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eABC of Kidney Disease, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide to the most common renal diseases to help healthcare professionals screen, identify, treat and refer renal patients appropriately and to provide the best possible care. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering the common renal presentations in primary care, this highly illustrated guide provides guidance on symptoms, signs and treatments, which tests to use, measures to prevent progression, and when and how to refer. Fully revised in accordance with current guidelines, it also includes organizational aspects of renal disease management, dialysis and transplantation. The appendices contain an explanatory glossary of renal terms, guidance on anaemia management and information on drug prescribing and interactions.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eABC of Kidney Disease, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal practical reference for GPs, GP registrars, junior doctors, medical students and for anyone working with patients with renal-related conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the ABC series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new ABC series has been thoroughly updated, offering a fresh look, layout and features throughout, helping you to access information and deliver the best patient care. The newly designed books remain an essential reference tool for GPs, GP registrars, junior doctors and those in primary care, designed to address the concerns of general practitioners and provide effective study aids for doctors in training.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow offering over 70 titles, this extensive series provides you with a quick and dependable reference on a range of topics in all the major specialities. Each book in the new series now offers links to further information and articles, and a new dedicated website provides you with even more support.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ABC series is the essential and dependable source of up-to-date information for all practitioners and students in general practice.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo receive automatic updates on books and journals in your specialty, join our email list. Sign up today at \u003cb\u003ewww.wiley.com\/email\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContributors vii \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Diagnostic Tests in Chronic Kidney Disease 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBehdad Afzali Satish Jayawardene and David Goldsmith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Acute Kidney Injury (Formerly Known as Acute Renal Failure) 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRachel Hilton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Prevalence Detection Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePenny Ackland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Pre-Dialysis Clinics: Preparing for End-Stage Renal Disease 23\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIrene Hadjimichael Eleri Wood and Katie Vinen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Anaemia Management in Chronic Kidney Disease 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePenny Ackland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Urinary Tract Infections Renal Stones Renal Cysts and Tumours and Pregnancy in Chronic Kidney Disease 33\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Goldsmith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Adult Nephrotic Syndrome 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard Hull Sean Gallagher and David Goldsmith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Renal Artery Stenosis 47\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhilip Kalra Satish Jayawardene and David Goldsmith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Palliative Care for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrances Coldstream Neil S. Sheerin and Emma Murphy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Dialysis 57\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher W. McIntyre and James O. Burton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Renal Transplantation 63\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMing He and John Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Chronic Kidney Disease Dialysis and Transplantation in Children 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJudy Taylor and Christopher Reid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The Organization of Services for People with Chronic Kidney Disease: A 21st-Century Challenge 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDonal O’ Donoghue John Feehally and David Goldsmith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Chronic Kidney Disease and Drug Prescribing 83\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDouglas Maclean Satish Jayawardene and Hayley Wells\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Glossary of Renal Terms and Conditions 87\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Goldsmith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Top Ten Tips in Kidney Disease 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSatish Jayawardene and David Goldsmith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 Maps Showing Variation in Healthcare for People with Kidney Disease 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Goldsmith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 97\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Overall, this is a nice summary of a broad range of topics for students of the specialty. The second edition provides an update on management of common complications in chronic kidney disease and updates the useful appendixes. The format makes for a book that is easy to follow and informative, and the very impressive figures will allow me to use it in my daily nephrology practice.”  (\u003ci\u003eDoody’s\u003c\/i\u003e, 6 September 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e About the ABC of Kidney Disease \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDavid Goldsmith, Reader in Renal Medicine, King’s College London, London, UK; Satish Jayawardene, Consultant Nephrologist, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK and Penny Ackland, General Practitioner, Nunhead Grove, South East London, UK  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABC of Kidney Disease, Second Edition \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eABC of Kidney Disease, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide to the most common renal diseases to help healthcare professionals screen, identify, treat and refer renal patients appropriately and to provide the best possible care. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering the common renal presentations in primary care, this highly illustrated guide provides guidance on symptoms, signs and treatments, which tests to use, measures to prevent progression, and when and how to refer. Fully revised in accordance with current guidelines, it also includes organizational aspects of renal disease management, dialysis and transplantation. The appendices contain an explanatory glossary of renal terms, guidance on anaemia management and information on drug prescribing and interactions.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eABC of Kidney Disease, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal practical reference for GPs, GP registrars, junior doctors, medical students and for anyone working with patients with renal-related conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the ABC series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new ABC series has been thoroughly updated, offering a fresh look, layout and features throughout, helping you to access information and deliver the best patient care. The newly designed books remain an essential reference tool for GPs, GP registrars, junior doctors and those in primary care, designed to address the concerns of general practitioners and provide effective study aids for doctors in training.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow offering over 70 titles, this extensive series provides you with a quick and dependable reference on a range of topics in all the major specialities. Each book in the new series now offers links to further information and articles, and a new dedicated website provides you with even more support.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ABC series is the essential and dependable source of up-to-date information for all practitioners and students in general practice.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo receive automatic updates on books and journals in your specialty, join our email list. 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