
Despite significant improvement in the management of patients with chronic kidney disease, the morbidity and mortality remain high. However more is now understood about the hormonal influence on bone and vascular structures, and there have been major advances in the field of bone and mineral metabolism. This has lead to the development of new treatment strategies and agents. This new second edition reflects the most current thinking and understanding in this fascinating field, as presented by world basic and clinical experts.
This text investigates the complex hormonal, metabolic, and physiological mechanisms underlying mineral and bone disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease. The authors, a team of distinguished clinical and basic science experts, synthesize current research to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding how renal dysfunction disrupts mineral homeostasis. The book evaluates the clinical implications of these disruptions and details the evolution of therapeutic strategies designed to mitigate associated morbidity and mortality.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for nephrologists and clinical researchers seeking to understand the intersection of bone health and renal function. Readers frequently note the high density of the clinical data and the rigorous academic approach taken by the contributors.
Page Count:
617
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
019101575X
ISBN-13:
9780191015755
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