Bøger af Reagen Hu

Nephrology is the branch of science concerned with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of kidney diseases. Renal replacement therapy, kidney transplantation and dialysis are a few common treatment methods to restore the normal functioning of kidneys. Kidney transplantation is a technique in which a healthy kidney of a donor is transplanted in place of a dysfunctional kidney. It can be classified into two types, namely, deceased donor kidney transplant and living donor kidney transplant. The process of surgically transplanting a deceased donor kidney into the body of a recipient whose original kidneys are unable to function normally is called deceased donor kidney transplant. A procedure in which a kidney is removed from a healthy donor and surgically placed in an individual with kidney failure is known as living donor kidney transplant. This book unravels the recent studies on nephrology and kidney transplantation. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. This book will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and postgraduate students.

The disease of the kidney wherein the ability to filter blood and control the blood pressure is affected is known as kidney disease. It can be classified into chronic kidney disease and acute kidney disease. The medical condition in which the kidneys stop working suddenly is known as acute kidney disease. Chronic disease is the medical condition where the kidneys are unable to function properly for more than three months. Diabetes, chronic or uncontrolled high blood pressure, polycystic kidney syndrome and chronic glomerulonephritis are some common causes of kidney disease. Kidney transplantation is a type of surgery performed to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney from a donor. This book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of kidney disease and transplantation and the recent researches on them. Researchers and students in this field will be greatly assisted by it.

Nephrology is the study of kidneys which includes studying their normal function, diseases associated with them, maintaining their health, and treatment of related diseases through medication, kidney transplant, diet and dialysis procedure. Kidney transplant is the process of transplanting a healthy kidney into a patient having last stage kidney disease. It is broadly categorized as living donor or deceased donor transplantation based on the donor's source. Prior to kidney transplant, an individual with last stage kidney disease should undergo a complete medical examination for ensuring that they are healthy and can undergo organ transplant surgery. Patients who undergo kidney transplant usually live longer and have better quality of life, as compared to people who receive dialysis treatment. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of nephrology. It is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in kidney transplantation. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective in this area of medicine.