Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology || Renin–Angiotensin Blockade: Therapeutic Agents

✍ Scribed by Sica, Domenic A.

• Book ID: 126938558
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 207 KB
• Edition: 1
• Category: Article
• ISBN: 0123738709
• DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-373870-7.00015-6

✦ Synopsis

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 researchers and clinicians expert, gold-standard analyses of nephro-endocrine research and translation into the treatment of diseases such as anemia, chronic kidney disease (CKD), rickets, osteoporosis, 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.