The renal system: Basic science and clinical conditions

Abstract

2nd ed. Urinary tract structure and infection -- Body fluids and nephron function and diuretics -- Water balance and regulation of osmolality -- Acid-base balance and regulation of pH -- Glomerular filtration and acute kidney injury -- Proteinuria and the nephrotic syndrome -- Glomerulonephritis and the acute nephritic syndrome -- Diabetic nephropathy and chronic kidney disease -- End-stage kidney disease and replacement of renal function -- Hypertension and the kidney -- Pregnancy and the kidney -- Urinary tract obstruction and stones -- Renal masses and urinary tract tumours -- Drugs and the kidney.