Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology

Singh, Ajay K. (Editor)/ Williams, Gordon H. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0123738709 / ISBN 13: 9780123738707

Published by Academic Press, 2008

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1st edition. 572 pages. 10.90x8.70x1.30 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0123738709
• ISBN 13: 9780123738707
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

The Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology is the definitive translational reference in the field of nephro-endocrinology, investigating both the endocrine functions of the kidneys and how the kidney acts as a target for hormones from other organ systems. It offers researchers and clinicians expert, gold-standard analyses of nephro-endocrine research and translation into the treatment of diseases such as anemia, chronic kidney disease (CKD), rickets, osteoporosis, and, hypoparathyroidism.

• Investigates both the endocrine functions of the kidneys and how the kidney acts as a target for hormones from other organ systems
• Presents a uniquely comprehensive and cross-disciplinary look at all aspects of nephro-endocrine disorders in one reference work
• Clear translational presentations by the top endocrinologists and nephrologists in each specific hormone or functional/systems field

About the Authors

Dr. Singh has led groundbreaking studies in anemia of kidney disease, including the CHOIR study, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, and well as being a member of the steering committees for the TREAT and DRIVE studies. More recently, he has taken on the role of leading the ASCEND Clinical development program - a phase 3 program for the development of a novel propyl hydroxylase inhibitor Daprodustat. The trial is aiming to recruit 7500 patients in over countries. He currently leads the office of Postgraduate Medical Education at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, and in this capacity leads several HMS CME courses. He is the author of over 160 original contributions and review articles, as well as author/editor of 11 books in internal medicine and nephrology. Dr. Singh is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in London, and has an MBA from Boston University.

Dr. Gordon H. Williams is an endocrinologist in Boston, Massachusetts and is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been in practice for more than 30 years. He has published ~300 papers, is a well-respected and well-known expert, speaker and leader in the field of endocrinology.