| Topic: | kidney and urologic diseases (ku) |
| Title: | Kidney Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Global Perspective of Clinical Practice. |
| Author: | Hogg, R., ed. |
| Source: | New York, NY: Informa Healthcare USA. 2006. 266 p. |
| Availability: | Available from Informa Healthcare USA. 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Email: healthcare .enquiries@informa.com. Website: www.informahealthcare .com/. Price: $105.95. |
| Abstract: | This textbook presents a global perspective of clinical practice regarding kidney disorders in children and adolescents. The book emphasizes diagnosis and treatment, rather than etiology, pathology, and pathogenesis, which are covered in other textbooks. The text includes 22 chapters: normal kidney function and development and the choice of laboratory studies in children; radiographic studies in children with kidney disorders; congenital abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract; neonatal kidney problems; mass screening for kidney disease in children; hematuria and proteinuria; the nephrotic syndrome; acute nephritis; chronic nephritis in children, particularly IgA nephropathy; the evaluation, monitoring, and therapy of hypertension; cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney disorders in childhood and adolescence; urinary tract infections and vesicoureteral reflux in children; nocturnal enuresis and voiding disorders; renal tubular disorders; acute renal failure and hemolytic uremic syndrome; chronic renal failure and dialysis options; the effects of kidney disorders on the endocrine system; nutritional and growth aspects of the care of children with kidney disease; immunization and anti-microbial therapy for children with chronic kidney disease (CKD); the social and developmental consequences of chronic kidney disease in children; renal transplantation in childhood; and the transition of children with renal diseases into adulthood. Each chapter includes black-and-white illustrations and photographs and concludes with an extensive list of references. The textbook begins with a section of full-color plates and concludes with a detailed subject index. |
| Format: | Monograph/Book |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Kidney Diseases. Children. Adolescents. Diagnosis. Patient Care Management. Chronic Kidney Disease. Symptoms. Diagnostic Tests. |
| Minor Keywords: | Radiography. Congenital Anomalies. Screening. Hematuria. Proteinuria. Nephrotic Syndrome. Nephritis. Hypertension. Cardiovascular Disease. Urinary Tract Infections. Vesicoureteral Reflux. Nocturnal Enuresis. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Dialysis. Nutrition. Child Development. Psychosocial Factors. Transplantation. |
| Publication Number: | KUBK11656 |
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