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Though kidney transplantation is considered a routine procedure, there are still significant challenges in post-transplant management. Core Concepts in Renal Transplantation is a clinically focused authoritative guide to the management of kidney transplantation.  This comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference summarizes the recent changes in the field of transplantation, offering the complete range of up-to-date information on all the various aspects of basic immunobiology and the medical care of the transplant recipient.  Written by a team of renowned authorities in renal transplantation, this concise resource is intended for both the nephrologist and the non-specialist with an interest in kidney transplantation.

The most relevant and important reference to clinical nephrology, this is an authoritative and comprehensive textbook combining the clinical aspects of renal disease essential to daily clinical practice with extensive information about the underlying basic science and current evidence available. Each section of the textbook has been critically and comprehensively edited under the auspices of a leading expert in the field.

This new edition has been significantly expanded and reapportioned to reflect developments and new approaches to topics, and includes treatment algorithms to aid and enhance patient care where possible. The fourth edition offers increased focus on the medical aspects of transplantation, HIV-associated renal disease, and infection and renal disease, alongside entirely new sections on genetic topics and clinical and physiological aspects of fluid/electrolyte and tubular disorders. The emphasis throughout is on marrying advances in scientific research with clinical management.

Richly illustrated throughout in full colour, this is a truly modern and attractive edition which reinforces the Oxford Textbook of Clinical Nephrology’s position as an indispensable reference work of consistent quality and reliability. Enriched and refined by careful revision, this new edition continues the tradition of excellence.

A fast, innovative way to learn the core principles and clinical entities associated with nephrology at the point of care

A Doody’s Core Title for 2015!

Nephrology in 30 Days enables you to quickly and easily attain a complete understanding of the basics of nephrology, allowing you to successfully diagnose and manage kidney disease and its associated complications. Designed to impart this knowledge in just thirty days, this unique self-instructional tool is perfect for medical students, physician assistants, medical residents, andnephrology fellows rotating on the clinical nephrology service elective. Now in full color, Nephrology in 30 Days is the most effective way to gain a solid understanding of acute and chronic kidney diseases, disturbances of fluid and electrolyte balance, and disorders of acid-base and mineral metabolism homeostasis–in the least amount of time possible.

Updated to include the latest research and advances, including:

• New formulas for estimating glomerular filtration rate
• The role of WNK kinases in distal tubular sodium and potassium handling
• Revised hyponatremia guidelines
• The use of vaptans for clinical use
• Newly reported forms of metabolic acidosis
• The role FGF-23 and Klotho play in phosphorus homeostasis
• Concerns about the use of erythropoietic stimulating agents
• Approaches to and classification of both chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury
• Discussion of urinalysis and urine microscopy in the evaluation of kidney disease
• New forms of tubulointerstitial disease such as immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related disease
• The pathological classification of systemic lupus nephritis and other glomerular diseases
• The mechanisms and causes of essential and secondary forms of hypertension