Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology

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 both researchers and clinicians expert, gold-standard analysis of nephro-endocrine research and translation into the treatment of diseases such as anemia, chronic kidney disease (CKD), rickets, osteoprosis, and, hypoparathyroidism.

Table of Contents:

PART I: Part 1: The Kidney as an endocrine organ; Section 1: Erythropoietin; Section 2: Vitamin D, PTH and Novel Regulators of Phosphate; Section 3: Renin-angiotensin; Part 2: The Kidney as a Hormonal target; Section 4: Anti-diuretic hormone; Section 5: The Atrial Naturetic Peptides; Section 6: Aldosterone; Section 7: Endocrine Disorders in Renal Failure