This new edition focuses on pressure-induced and metabolic related aberration, in relation to genetic abnormalities, and also changes developing in fetal life. New chapters explore exercise, lipidemia, and retinopathy in diabetic renal disease. In addition, new data are presented regarding structural changes in NIDDM-patients and the comparison of diabetic and non-diabetic renal disease.
Clinical Nephrotoxins: Renal Injury from Drugs and Chemicals Clinical Nephrotoxins: Renal Injury from Drugs and Chemicals, Third Edition is a comprehensive text on all aspects of adverse effects by drugs, chemical substances and radiation on the kidneys. The importance of the toxicity of drugs and other substances for the kidneys is increasingly recognized. The book consists of themes such as clinical relevance, renal handling and cellular mechanisms of nephrotoxicity, as well as animal and cell culture models. In addition, the volume highlights specific types of drugs, such as anti-infectious agents and anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular and anti-cancer drugs. The last section deals with prevention and focuses on urinary biomarkers, pharmacological aspects and drug dosage in renal failure. In this third and completely revised edition, several new topics were added and additional figures and tables will be included.
Good nutrition is the key to good health for everyone. It is especially
important for people with chronic kidney disease. Even with the help of
artificial kidney treatments (dialysis), you cannot get rid of all the
wastes and fluids that build up in your body from what you eat and
drink. You can work closely with your renal dietitian to decide on a meal plan
that is best for you and includes some of your favorite foods. Your
individual meal plan will be based on your age, your weight, foods you
like, your dialysis treatments and other medical conditions such as
diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. It will be tailored to
your needs but may not meet the specific needs of other patients. Most
people with kidney disease must modify their intake of certain nutrients such as protein, potassium, sodium,
phosphorus and fluid. Each person has different needs. Following the
meal plan suggested by your renal dietitian will help you feel your
best.
