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Comprehensive Frontier Of Kidney Disease (In 2 Volumes)

Author : Shanyi Lin

Publisher : World Scientific

Page : 798 pages

File Size : 22,24 MB

Release : 2024-10-11

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9811286051

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Book Description

In a world where kidney injury poses an ever-growing threat to human health due to aging populations and changing lifestyles, understanding and combating renal diseases have never been more critical.This book delves into cutting-edge renal disease research, where rapid developments have illuminated new technologies for diagnosis and treatment of the disease. The book systematically and comprehensively addresses clinical issues related to kidney diseases, where readers can explore topics such as hypoxia-inducible factors and renal anemia, pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy, hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, PLA2R antibodies and membranous nephropathy, immune nephropathy treatments using biological agents, renal glucose and energy metabolism, the application of SGLT2 inhibitors, and mechanisms of renal fibrosis.Written by over thirty experts who are actively shaping the field of nephrology in China and the USA, this book offers profound insights to understanding renal diseases, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, clinicians, and readers seeking to grow their knowledge on the scientific issues of kidney disease.



Uremic Toxins

Author : Severin Ringoir

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 49,81 MB

Release : 2012-12-06

Category : Science

ISBN : 1468454455

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The present book contains the Proceedings of a two day Symposium on Uremic Toxins organized at the University of Ghent in Belgium. A series of guest lectures, free communications and posters have been presented. An international audience of 163 scientists from 16 nationalities listened to and discussed extensively a spectrum of topics brought forward by colleagues and researchers who worked for many years in the field of Uremic Toxins. There is a striking contrast between all the new dialysis strategies available in the work to "clean" the uremic patients and the almost non-progression of our knowledge on uremic toxins in the past decade. In this sense the symposium was felt by all participants as a new start for the research in the biochemical field of the definition of uremia. If the present volume would stimulate new work in this field in order to define uremia, or identify the uremic toxins, the purpose of the organizers would be maximally fulfilled.



Itch

Author : E. Carstens

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 482 pages

File Size : 18,23 MB

Release : 2014-02-25

Category : Science

ISBN : 1466505435

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Advances in itch research have elucidated differences between itch and pain but have also blurred the distinction between them. There is a long debate about how somatic sensations including touch, pain, itch, and temperature sensitivity are encoded by the nervous system. Research suggests that each sensory modality is processed along a fixed, direct-line communication system from the skin to the brain. Itch: Mechanisms and Treatment presents a timely update on all aspects of itch research and the clinical treatment of itch that accompanies many dermatological conditions including psoriasis, neuropathic itch, cutaneous t-cells lymphomas, and systemic diseases such as kidney and liver disease and cancer. Composed of contributions from distinguished researchers around the world, the book explores topics such as: Neuropathic itch Peripheral neuronal mechanism of itch The role of PAR-2 in neuroimmune communication and itch Mrgprs as itch receptors The role of interleukin-31 and oncostatin M in itch and neuroimmune communication Spinal coding of itch and pain Spinal microcircuits and the regulation of itch Examining new findings on cellular and molecular mechanisms, the book is a compendium of the most current research on itch, its prevalence in society, and the problems associated with treatment.





Renal Fibrosis: Mechanisms and Therapies

Author : Bi-Cheng Liu

Publisher : Springer

Page : 707 pages

File Size : 20,8 MB

Release : 2019-08-09

Category : Science

ISBN : 9811388717

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Book Description

This book systemically presents the latest research on renal fibrosis, covering all the major topics in the field, including the possible mechanisms, biomarkers, and strategies for prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Due to its high prevalence, CKD represents a huge global economic and social burden. Irrespective of the initial causes, CKD progresses to end stage kidney disease (ESKD) due to renal fibrosis, which is characterized by glomerulosclerosis, tubule atrophy and atresia, and the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) in the kidney. Unfortunately, an estimated 1%-2% of the adult population living with CKD will need renal replacement therapy at some point as a result of ESKD. As such, strategies for preventing or slowing CKD progression to ESKD are of utmost importance, and studies aiming to understand the mechanisms of renal fibrosis have been the focus of intensive research. Recently, novel insights into the pathophysiological processes have furthered our understanding of the pathogenesis of renal fibrosis, and more importantly, promoted studies on the early diagnosis and treatment of CKD. This book draws lessons from the extensive, state-of-the-art research in this field, elaborating the new theories and new techniques to offer readers a detailed and comprehensive understanding of renal fibrosis and as well as inspiration for future research directions.



Nutritional Management of Renal Disease

Author : Joel D. Kopple

Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 833 pages

File Size : 25,64 MB

Release : 2012-12-31

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0123919355

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Book Description

This translational text offers in-depth reviews of the metabolic and nutritional disorders that are prevalent in patients with renal disease. Chapter topics address the growing epidemic of obesity and metabolic syndrome. Each chapter integrates basic and clinical approaches, from cell biology and genetics to diagnosis, patient management and treatment. Chapters in sections 4-7 include new illustrative case reports, and all chapters emphasize key concepts with chapter-ending summaries. New features also include the latest National Kidney Foundation Clinical Practice Guidelines on Nutrition in Chronic Renal Failure, the most recent scientific discoveries and the latest techniques for assessing nutritional status in renal disease, and literature reviews on patients who receive continuous veno-venous hemofiltration with or without dialysis. - Provides a common language for nephrologists, nutritionists, endocrinologists, and other interested physicians to discuss the underlying research and translation of best practices for the nutritional management and prevention of renal disease - Saves clinicians and researchers time in quickly accessing the very latest details on nutritional practice as opposed to searching through thousands of journal articles - Correct diagnosis (and therefore correct treatment) of renal, metabolic, and nutritional disorders depends on a strong understanding of the molecular basis for the disease – both nephrologists and nutritionists will benefit - Nephrologists and nutritionists will gain insight into which treatments, medications, and diets to use based on the history, progression, and genetic make-up of a patient - Case Reports will offer an added resource for fellows, nutritionists, and dieticians who need a refresher course



Palliative Care in Nephrology

Author : Alvin H. Moss MD, FACP, FAAHPM

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 289 pages

File Size : 47,16 MB

Release : 2020-07-14

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0190945540

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Book Description

Palliative care has become increasingly important across the spectrum of healthcare, and with it, the need for education and training of a broad range of medical practitioners not previously associated with this field of care. As part of the Integrating Palliative Care series, this volume on palliative care in nephrology guides readers through the core palliative knowledge and skills needed to deliver high value, high quality care for seriously ill patients with chronic and end-stage kidney disease. Chapters are written by a team of international leaders in kidney palliative care and are organized into sections exploring unmet supportive care needs, palliative care capacity, patient-centered care, enhanced support at the end of life, and more. Chapter topics are based on the Coalition for Supportive Care of Kidney Patients Pathways Project change package of 14 evidence-based best practices to improve the delivery of palliative care to patients with kidney disease. An overview of the future of palliative care nephrology with attention to needed policy changes rounds out the text. Palliative Care in Nephrology is an ideal resource for nephrologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, primary care clinicians, and other practitioners who wish to learn more about integrating individualized, patient-centered palliative care into treatment of their patients with kidney disease.





Comprehensive Frontier of Kidney Disease (in 2 Volumes)

Author : Shanyi Lin

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 36,95 MB

Release : 2024

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9789811286032

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Book Description

In a world where kidney injury poses an ever-growing threat to human health due to aging populations and changing lifestyles, understanding and combating renal diseases have never been more critical.This book delves into cutting-edge renal disease research, where rapid developments have illuminated new technologies for diagnosis and treatment of the disease. The book systematically and comprehensively addresses clinical issues related to kidney diseases, where readers can explore topics such as hypoxia-inducible factors and renal anemia, pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy, hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, PLA2R antibodies and membranous nephropathy, immune nephropathy treatments using biological agents, renal glucose and energy metabolism, the application of SGLT2 inhibitors, and mechanisms of renal fibrosis.Written by over thirty experts who are actively shaping the field of nephrology in China and the USA, this book offers profound insights to understanding renal diseases, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, clinicians, and readers seeking to grow their knowledge on the scientific issues of kidney disease.