Textbook of nephro-endocrinology
By: edited by Ajay K. Singh, Gordon H. Williams
Contributors: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Publisher: Academic
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Amsterdam; London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 522
ISBN-13: 9780080920467; 9780123738707
Subjects: Diseases; Endocrine aspects; Physiopathology; Kidneys; Kidney Diseases; Etiology; Complications; Hormones; Endocrine System Diseases; Metabolism
Description: The Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology is the definitive translational reference in the field of nephro-endocrinology, investigating both the endocrine functions of the kidneys and how the kidney acts as a target for hormones from other organ systems. It offers both researchers and clinicians expert, gold-standard analysis of nephro-endocrine research and translation into the treatment of diseases such as anemia, chronic kidney disease (CKD), rickets, osteoprosis, and, hypoparathyroidism. Investigates both the endocrine functions of the kidneys and how the kidney acts as a target for hormones from other organ systems. Presents a uniquely comprehensive and cross-disciplinary look at all aspects of nephro-endocrine disorders in one reference work. Clear translational presentations by the top endocrinologists and nephrologists in each specific hormone or functional/systems field.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Part 1. The Kidney as an Endocrine Organ; title: Part 2. The Kidney as a Hormonal target.