Hereditary Kidney Diseases

Author : Richard P. Lifton
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0080924271
Total Pages : 895 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetic Diseases of the Kidney written by Richard P. Lifton and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-02-25 with total page 895 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetic approaches have revolutionized our understanding of the fundamental causes of human disease by permitting the identification of specific genes in which variation causes or contributes to susceptibility to, or protection from, disease. More than 2,000 disease genes have been identified in the last 20 years, providing important new insight into the pathophysiology of diseases in every field of medicine. Genetic Diseases of the Kidney offers expert insight into the role of genetic abnormalities in the pathogenesis of abnormal kidney function and kidney disease. Genetic abnormalities are carefully presented within the appropriate physiologic context so that readers will understand not only which genes are linked to which diseases but also which pathways lead from a genetic “disturbance to the systemic appearance of disease. Lays the essential foundation of mammalian genetics principles for medical professionals with little or no background in genetics Analyzes specific renal diseases – both monogenic disorders confined to the kidney and systemic diseases with renal involvement – and explains their genetic causes World-renowned editors and authors offer expert frameworks for understanding the links between genes and complex clinical disorders (i.e., lupus, diabetes, HIV, and hypertension)

Author : A. Sessa
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9783805565516
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hereditary Kidney Diseases written by A. Sessa and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I would recommend this slim volume for geneticists with an interest in hereditary kidney diseases who would appreciate well written and referenced, up to date papers on the specific conditions included.' Journal of Medical Genetics

Author : David B. Mount
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1416002529
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Molecular and Genetic Basis of Renal Disease written by David B. Mount and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This companion to Brenner and Rector's The Kidney offers a state-of-the-art summary of the most recent advances in renal genetics. Molecular and Genetic Basis for Renal Disease provides the nephrologist with a comprehensive look at modern investigative tools in nephrology research today, and reviews the molecular pathophysiology of the nephron as well as the most common genetic and acquired renal diseases. A comprehensive clinical review of Medelian renal disease is also be included. Detailed review of the molecular anatomy and pathophysiology of the nephron that provides relevant basic science to consider when diagnosing and managing patients with these disorders.

Author : Harvest F. Gu
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889637379
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetics of Kidney Diseases written by Harvest F. Gu and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-05-22 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Thomas Rath
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 953513843X
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chronic Kidney Disease written by Thomas Rath and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-02-21 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known worldwide, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disease that affects up to 4% of the population with increasing figures also in the developing countries. Life expectancy of patients affected by CKD is shortened compared to the overall population, and only a minority of patients reach end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with the need for dialysis or renal transplantation; death overtakes dialysis. In the 13 chapters, this book sheds light on the different aspects related to pathophysiology and clinical aspects of CKD, providing interesting insights into not only inflammation and cardiovascular risk but also the interplay of hormones and the functional aspects of endothelial function. In addition, chapters dealing with genetic aspects of polycystic kidney disease and also the clinical handling of patients with CKD and peritoneal dialysis will be beneficial for the open-minded reader.

Author : Stephen H. Morgan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 654 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inherited Disorders of the Kidney written by Stephen H. Morgan and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A high proportion of adults with end-stage renal failure are suffering from an inherited disorder of the kidneys. This is the first book to present a practical approach to the investigation and management of people with inherited renal disorders. Taking an international perspective, it covers the dramatic clinical and scientific advances that have been made in the past decade.

Author : Jong Hoon Park
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811020418
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cystogenesis written by Jong Hoon Park and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is a highly prevalent hereditary renal disorder in which fluid-filled cysts are appeared in both kidneys. Main causative genes of ADPKD are PKD1 and PKD2, encoding for polycystin-1 (PC1) and polycystin-2 (PC2) respectively. Those proteins are localized on primary cilia and function as mechanosensor in response to the fluid flow, translating mechanistic stimuli into calcium signaling. With mutations either of PKD1 or PKD2, hyper-activated renal tubular epithelial cell proliferation is observed, followed by disrupted calcium homeostasis and aberrant intracellular cyclic AMP (cAMP) accumulation. Increased cell proliferation with fluid secretion leads to the development of thousands of epithelial-lined, fluid-filled cysts in kidneys. It is also accompanied by interstitial inflammation, fibrosis, and finally reaching end-stage renal disease (ESRD). In human ADPKD, the age at which renal failure typically occurs is later in life, however no specific targeted medications are available to cure ADPKD. Recently, potential therapeutic targets or surrogate diagnostic biomarkers for ADPKD are proposed with the advances in the understanding of ADPKD pathogenesis, and some of them were attempted for clinical trials. Herein, we will summarize genetic and epi-genetic molecular mechanisms in ADPKD progression, and overview the currently available biomarkers or potential therapeutic reagents suggested.

Author : Adrian Spitzer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461316030
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inheritance of Kidney and Urinary Tract Diseases written by Adrian Spitzer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetic disorders have emerged as a prominent cause of morbidity and mor tality among infants and adults. As many as 10% to 20% of hospital admis sions and at least 10% of the mortality in this age group are due to inherited diseases. There are at least two factors that have brought genetic disorders into the forefront of pediatrics. One is a great reduction in childhood mortality due to infections and nutritional deficiency states, and the other is the rapid progress made in the identification of genetic defects. Amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and recombinant DNA technology have already had a tremendous impact on the practice of medicine. This is why the first two chapters of this volume are dedicated to general principles of molecular genetics and to a description of the techniques used to diagnose genetic disorders at the DNA level. The relevance of this new area of science to the study of inherited renal diseases is reflected in the large body of knowledge that has been generated regarding the association between various glomerular nephritides and genetic markers such as the HLA system, and even more impressively in the direct or indirect identification of abnormal genes or gene products in Alport's syn drome, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, and Lowe's syndrome. These discoveries figure prominently in the pages of this book. Yet, the progress we have made has barely scratched the surface of the problem.

Author : Hugh C. Rayner
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030430278
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Kidney Diseases written by Hugh C. Rayner and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-05 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book combines the reference material of a nephrology textbook with the everyday relevance of a clinical handbook. This second edition develops and expands upon the success of the first. All the content has been updated and entirely new chapters on acid-base disorders and stone disease have been added. Understanding Kidney Diseases includes over 60 real-life case studies and is illustrated with over 200 figures. Readers can test their knowledge with a bank of multiple-choice questions and put it into practice by answering questions that patients frequently ask. The book provides all that students, residents and fellows need in order to approach a patient with a kidney problem with confidence.

Author : Denis F. Geary
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662529726
Total Pages : 1968 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pediatric Kidney Disease written by Denis F. Geary and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 1968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this valuable clinical resource offers a state of the art, comprehensive review on every clinical condition encountered in pediatric nephrology. International experts present the latest knowledge on epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and prognosis in one concise, clinically focused text, in which care has been taken to couple just the right amount of "need-to-know" basic science with practical clinical guidance that will enable the reader to make efficient, informed decisions. The topics covered include: disorders of renal development, glomerular disorders, the kidney and systemic disease, renal tubular disorders, tubulointerstitial disease, urinary tract disorders, acute kidney injury, hypertension, chronic and end-stage renal disease, and renal replacement therapy. The full-color, highly visual, meticulously crafted format will ensure that the practitioner is able to source and apply information with remarkable ease.