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Parathyroid Glands in Chronic Kidney Disease

Covic, Goldsmith, Ureña Torres Parathyroid Glands in Chronic Kidney Disease

ISBN: 978-3-030-43768-8

Edition: 1st Ed.

Publication date: May 2020

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 295 p.

Illustrations: 26 ill.

Publisher: Springer

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Description

  • Discusses current hot topics in nephrology, highlighting recent research in the field  
  • Offers valuable insights not only for nephrologists but also for endocrinologists, and internal medicine and general practitioners  
  • Written by experts in the field of CKD-MBD; including members of the CKD-MBD Working Group of the ERA-EDTA

This concise book provides practical strategies to help nephrologists and endocrinologists correctly diagnose and treat the various forms of parathyroid disease they may encounter in the management of chronic kidney disease. Each chapter deals with various topics related to parathyroid gland anatomy and physiology, as well as diagnostic tests and their particularities in regard to chronic disease.

The book highlights the range of therapies used for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism, and critically analyses the latest research in the field. Providing an up-to-date review of the current literature, including innovations in both medical and surgical treatment and current indications for parathyroidectomy, this practice-oriented book is an excellent resource for nephrologists, endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons and family medicine physicians.