A clinical practice guideline providing evidence-based recommendations and practice points for the management of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN) and Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis (IgAV). It details the assessment, management strategies, and methods for guideline development (including the GRADE system) regarding these conditions, and reviews current clinical trials.
A concise clinical reference guide covering the diagnosis and management of conditions related to nephrology and hypertension, part of the Oxford Handbook series.
This Core Curriculum reviews the major forms of hemodialysis vascular access (arteriovenous fistula, arteriovenous graft, and central venous catheter). It covers the planning, preparation, creation, use, and maintenance of access, emphasizing the P-L-A-N strategy (Patient ESKD Life-Plan and Access Needs). The review also addresses common complications like stenosis, thrombosis, dysfunction, and infection, as well as critical issues like access rupture and high-output cardiac failure, stressing the need for coordinated multidisciplinary management.
A comprehensive reference covering the diagnosis and management of Chronic Kidney Disease, including detailed sections on dialysis and kidney transplantation.
A comprehensive review of the primary laboratory tests used to assess kidney function, including Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, and the calculation and interpretation of Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). It covers how to differentiate causes of azotemia (prerenal, renal, postrenal) and identify risk factors for chronic kidney disease.
A comprehensive, practical reference designed for quick access to essential information regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of kidney diseases and related systemic conditions.
A review detailing the latest discoveries in Uromodulin (Tamm–Horsfall protein) biology, its existence in multiple forms (polymeric and non-polymeric), its roles in urinary and systemic homeostasis, interactions with the immune system, and its association with kidney diseases such as Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease. The article also explores emerging therapeutic opportunities related to targeting uromodulin.
A medical reference focusing on the diagnosis and management of kidney diseases and acid-base disorders, derived from the 18th Edition of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine.
This practical guide reviews current standards for life support and proposes a systematic ABCDE approach for healthcare providers in hemodialysis settings to assess and manage vital emergencies, given the high risk and multiple comorbidities of dialysis patients.
A comprehensive manual detailing the understanding and treatment of kidney disease. It covers foundations of renal physiology and pathophysiology, diagnosis via renal biopsy, and advances in treatment modalities including dialysis and renal transplantation. The book highlights the multidisciplinary approach utilized by the Rogosin Kidney Center, involving major input from various departments like Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Basic Sciences.
A clinical case-based question bank focusing on Nephrology and Internal Medicine topics. It provides detailed case presentations, laboratory results, and multiple-choice questions, with comprehensive explanations regarding conditions such as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and secondary hyperparathyroidism.
A concise clinical guide focusing on the identification and differential diagnosis of significant skin rashes and associated systemic conditions, including Kawasaki disease, Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), Henoch-Schonlein purpura, and various forms of vasculitis. The material is structured as a quick reference, linking to detailed clinical posts.
This book addresses complex issues faced by clinicians and patients in urology, focusing on topics like clinical negligence and malpractice, medicolegal pitfalls, communication, legal records, consent, administrative problems, operating theatre issues, human factors, managing difficult seniors, leadership, managing complaints, and handling GMC investigations and burnout.
This unique medical text explains ophthalmological concepts using analogies derived from objects and scenarios found in a bathroom. It covers topics such as the visual symptoms and the mirror, lacrimal system and aqueous dynamics (using analogies of faucets, sinks, and drains), management of punctal plugs, retinal vascular occlusions (CRVO/CRAO wet/dry fundus analogies), infections (Acanthamoeba, Urethritis/Conjunctivitis syndromes), chemical and mechanical injuries (slippery floor), and the ocular consequences of straining.
A comprehensive guide detailing the essentials of diagnostic microbiology and laboratory techniques for the diagnosis of communicable and infectious diseases.
A high-yield revision resource and question bank covering core topics in nephrology, including the diagnosis, causes, management, and prognosis of common renal diseases such as Membranous Glomerulonephritis.
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This text provides essential knowledge regarding the basic anatomy of the eye, adnexa, and visual pathways. It details the structures of the globe, including the sclera, uveal tissue (iris, ciliary body, choroid), retina, and the components and functions of the cornea.
A comprehensive textbook providing the anatomic basis for clinical neurologic diagnosis, praised for linking neurologic disease to relevant clinical neuroanatomy. The volume features superb, innovative color illustrations and creative schematics that exemplify important clinical concepts. It is an excellent resource for medical students, residents, and practitioners in neurology, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology.
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A comprehensive, image-rich guide detailing the safe and effective techniques for performing regional anesthesia using real-time ultrasound guidance. Covers major nerve blocks of the upper and lower extremities, torso, and specialized pediatric procedures.
