National Kidney Foundation Primer on Kidney Diseases

Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Nephrology

For over 25 years, the National Kidney Foundation Primer on Kidney Diseases has been a cornerstone resource in nephrology, providing clear and comprehensive coverage of both adult and pediatric kidney diseases. The updated and thoroughly revised 8th Edition continues this tradition, offering an authoritative and practical reference that is essential for residency, fellowship, clinical practice, and board review.

This latest edition keeps you completely up to date with the dynamic field of nephrology, addressing key topics such as ongoing clinical research and evolving treatment protocols. Jointly published by Elsevier and the National Kidney Foundation, this book is a powerful learning tool and clinical reference.

• • Covers every relevant topic in nephrology—from anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to diagnosis, management of kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and renal transplantation.
  • Presents complex material in an easy-to-understand manner, making it accessible for residents and fellows, while being comprehensive enough for practicing nephrologists.
  • Offers new guidance for COVID-19 management in the Viral Nephropathies chapter.
  • Includes two new chapters on Global Kidney Disease and Conservative Kidney Management (CKM), a palliative care option for treating kidney failure without dialysis.
  • Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Access all text, figures, and references from the book on various devices, enhancing your reading experience.

Authors:
Scott F. Gilbert MD (Editor)
Edition:
8th
Publication Date:
May 19, 2022