Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology

Features:

• Presents a uniquely comprehensive and cross-disciplinary look at all aspects of nephro-endocrine disorders in one reference
• Investigates both the endocrine functions of the kidneys and how the kidney acts as a target for hormones from other organ systems
• Offers clear translational presentations by the top endocrinologists and nephrologists in each specific hormone or functional/systems field
• Features new and updated chapters that include more tables and schema to help translate preclinical data into clinical recommendations

Table Of Contents:

PART I: Part 1: The Kidney as an endocrine organ; Section 1: Erythropoietin; Section 2: Vitamin D, PTH and Novel Regulators of Phosphate; Section 3: Renin-angiotensin; Part 2: The Kidney as a Hormonal target; Section 4: Anti-diuretic hormone; Section 5: The Atrial Naturetic Peptides; Section 6: Aldosterone; Section 7: Endocrine Disorders in Renal Failure