Editor-in-Chief: Ajay K. Singh, MB, MRCP

Preface (pdf, 329 KB)

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Chapter 1: Acid-Base and Electrolytes

The physiology, homeostatic mechanisms and the use of some simple formulas are used to review the major acid base and electrolyte disorders.

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Chapter 2: Acute Kidney Injury

An overview of the new definitions, etiology, pathogenesis and treatment aspects of acute kidney injury is provided

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Chapter 3: Parenchymal Renal Disease

The clinical features, pathology and treatment of nephrotic syndrome, rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, acute nephritic syndrome, “symptomless” urinary abnormalities and chronic (glomerular or tubulointerstitial) disease are discussed.

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Chapter 4: Obstruction, Stone Disease, and Cystic Diseases of the Kidney

Common urologic conditions relevant to nephrology are discussed including calculi, cystic diseases, reflux and urinary infection.

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Chapter 5: Hypertension

The focus of this chapter is the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease.

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Chapter 6: Chronic Kidney Disease

The authors review the definition and epidemiology of CKD, gain an understanding of the different methods of measuring kidney function, and evaluate and manage the major complications of CKD—in particular anemia, cardiovascular disease, and renal osteodystrophy.

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Chapter 7: Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis

This chapter will focus on the issues that the nephrologist will most often confront in the day-to-day care of dialysis patients.

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Chapter 8: Pregnancy and Renal Disease

Management of pregnancy, and of kidney disease and hypertension during pregnancy.

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Chapter 9: Renal Transplantation

Common issues in renal transplantation of interest to the practicing nephrologist are outlined. Topics include evaluation of the potential donor and recipient, immunosuppresive drugs and complications of transplantation. 

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Chapter 10: Practice Examination

In this 2-part test, you can conduct a self-assessment of your nephrology knowledge. Good luck!

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Chapter 11: Continuing Medical Education Questions

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