Managing renal injury in the elderly patient
"It is predicted that globally the number of people aged 65 years and above will triple during the next few decades. This has important implications for renal injury, since aging is associated with important histologic changes in the kidney and progressive loss of nephrons. This…
Critical care nephrology
by Ronco, C., (Claudio), Bellomo, R., (Rinaldo), Kellum, John A.
Because of the increase in serious kidney diseases, including end-stage renal disease, your role as a nephrologist, intensivist, surgeon, or critical care physician is quickly expanding. Well received in its 1st edition, this 2nd edition continues to provide comprehensive covera…
Acute kidney injury and regenerative medicine
This book presents up-to-date information on the clinical-pathophysiological features of acute renal injury and discusses the KDIGO diagnostic criteria, as well as novel experimental findings, including in the area of regenerative medicine. It also highlights the clinical-pathop…