Kidney Development in Renal Pathology

This volume provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review in the field of experimental and human nephrogenesis. The book reviews new data on the effects on kidney development by neonatal asphyxia, obstructive uropathies, nephrotoxic drugs, malnutrition, underfeeding, overfeeding, and provides al...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Faa, Gavino (Editor), Fanos, Vassilios (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Humana Press, 2014.
Series:Current Clinical Pathology,
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary:This volume provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review in the field of experimental and human nephrogenesis. The book reviews new data on the effects on kidney development by neonatal asphyxia, obstructive uropathies, nephrotoxic drugs, malnutrition, underfeeding, overfeeding, and provides all possible preventive measures to ensure the well-being of the kidney at birth. The book also discusses the possible implications between renal development and the insurgence of kidney disease in adult life, and the correlation with renal carcinogenesis.   Written by well recognized experts in their fields, Kidney Development in Renal Pathology is a valuable tool for pathologists, neonatologists, nephrologists, gynecologists, and researchers with an interest in kidney diseases.
Physical Description:XII, 105 p. 47 illus., 42 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9781493909476
ISSN:2197-781X