This official publication of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) covers all aspects of adult and pediatric kidney diseases and is ideal for nephrologists and non-nephrologists alike. The full-color design, high-quality photographs, and outstanding graphs and tables make information easy to access and understand. The latest management techniques and pearls from leading clinical experts—including international contributors—offer practical and authoritative guidance. Edited by Dr. Arthur Greenberg and members of the NKF Scientific Advisory Board, this state-of-the-art primer provides consistent depth of coverage, balanced discussion of controversy, and a uniform focus of information.

全国肾脏基金会 (NKF) 的这一官方出版物涵盖了成人和儿童肾脏疾病的各个方面并且是对于肾脏病学专家和非肾脏病学专家来说都是理想的资料。全彩色的设计，高品质的照片和出色的图表和表格使得信息更容易被接受和理解。来自杰出临床专家的最新治疗技术和心得——包括国际投稿人——提供了实用且权威的指导。由博士Arthur Greenberg和NKF科学咨询委员会的成员进行编写，这一最新入门读物的知识覆盖面深，对争议问题的讨论公正，且对信息的关注度统一。

* Incorporates the latest NKF Kidney/Outcome Quality Initiative (K/DOQI) guidelines on chronic kidney disease staging and management. * Features a current and practical review of the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and renal transplantation. * Covers the whole field of nephrology in concise and well-illustrated, four-color chapters. * Puts complex material and the latest developments into perspective for in-depth, yet succinct summaries in every area. * Includes high-quality photographs, as well as outstanding graphs and tables for a varied approach to the subject matter.

* new chapters on Disorders of Magnesium Homeostasis and Thombotic Microangiopathies to reflect advances in management. * Includes the most up-to-date management guidelines and pearls of wisdom to provide you with best practices. * Presents new ideas and perspectives through 25% new contributing clinical experts.