Vander's Renal Physiology (Lange Physiology)

This concise overview of renal physiology introduces basic science principles and their relevance in the clinical expression of disease. Each chapter incorporates a wealth of pedagogical aids, including: study questions, learning objectives, and clinical examples. It also serves as a good review for the USMLE Step 1.

MASTERY OF CONCEPTS - NOT MEMORIZATION OF FACTSConcise and readable, this text explores the fundamental aspects of renal physiology that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine. RIGHT TO THE POINT*Offers the best review for the USMLE Step 1 *Presents the normal functions of the kidney with clinical correlations to disease states *Offers current research on the molecular and genetic principles underlying renal physiology *Describes the interrelationship s between blood pressure and renal function *Includes key concepts, learning objectives, clinical examples, and study questions *Provides a high-yield review of the concepts and functions of renal physiology *Explains difficult concepts thoroughly, without oversimplificatio n ON VANDER'S RENAL PHYSIOLOGY***** The book to have re: the beans ... If you want to understand the Kidney, no matter where you are in your studies or practice, I wholeheartedly recommend this text. --Kevin C. Delahanty, MD, USN, online review ***** A lifesaver ... I am no...