This new text—a collaborative effort between students and teachers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine—provides a unique introductory overview of renal disease, including hypertension and renal transplantation, topics not always covered in other texts. It fully discusses the pathophysiology of renal disorders, using case histories and contemporary data to help you appreciate the mechanisms of these diseases and gain a better understanding of the treatment options available. A consistent chapter format—featuring chapter objectives, key points boxes, and helpful case questions with clinical applications throughout—makes the book user-friendly and easy to reference, while questions at the end of each chapter help you assess your mastery of the material.

本新教材是威斯康辛大学医学院学生和老师共同努力的结晶，以独特的介绍方式概述了肾脏疾病，介绍了包括高血压、肾移植以及一些在其他教材中很少提及的内容。本书全面探讨了肾脏紊乱的病理生理原因，利用病史和现有资料帮助读者领会这些疾病的发病机制，并使读者更好的理解备选治疗措施。每章形式统一，包括学习目的、学习要点、结合临床实践的有益病例提问，从而使本书易于使用和参考。此外，在每章的最后均为练习题，帮助读者评价自己对知识的掌握程度。

* Discusses significant advances in the field—including those related to pathophysiology of glomerular diseases, electrolyte disorders, renal tubular transport systems, hypertension, transplantation, hereditary diseases, and chronic kidney disease—to keep your knowledge current. * Uses a consistent chapter format—featuring chapter objectives, key points boxes, and helpful case questions with clinical applications throughout—to make the book user-friendly and easy to reference. * Features questions at the end of each chapter to help you gauge your mastery of the material.