Kidney Development in Renal Pathology (Current Clinical Pathology) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1493953125 ISBN 13: 9781493953127

Publisher: Humana, 2016

Synopsis

This volume provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review in the field of experimental and human nephrogenesis. The book reviews new data on the effects on kidney development by neonatal asphyxia, obstructive uropathies, nephrotoxic drugs, malnutrition, underfeeding, overfeeding and provides all possible preventive measures to ensure the well-being of the kidney at birth. The book also discusses the possible implications between renal development and the insurgence of kidney disease in adult life and the correlation with renal carcinogenesis.

Written by well recognized experts in their fields, Kidney Development in Renal Pathology is a valuable tool for pathologists, neonatologists, nephrologists, gynecologists and researchers with an interest in kidney diseases.

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About the Author

Gavino Faa, MD
Institute of Pathology, AOU Cagliari and University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
 
Vassilios Fanos, MD
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Pathology, Puericulture Institute and Neonatal Section, AOU Cagliari and University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy

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This volume provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review in the field of experimental and human nephrogenesis. The book reviews new data on the effects on kidney development by neonatal asphyxia, obstructive uropathies, nephrotoxic drugs, malnutrition, underfeeding, overfeeding, and provides all possible preventive measures to ensure the well-being of the kidney at birth. The book also discusses the possible implications between renal development and the insurgence of kidney disease in adult life, and the correlation with renal carcinogenesis.

Written by well recognized experts in their fields, Kidney Development in Renal Pathology is a valuable tool for pathologists, neonatologists, nephrologists, gynecologists, and researchers with an interest in kidney diseases.

Edition details

• Publisher: Humana
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493953125
• ISBN 13: 9781493953127
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 105
• Editor: Faa Gavino, Fanos Vassilios