Brenner & Rector's The Kidney (2 volume set), 12th Edition

Addresses current issues such as advancements in the understanding and treatment of glomerular diseases, global considerations in treating and managing kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and kidney transplantation

Includes new chapters on Infection-related Glomerulonephritis; IgA Nephropathy and IgA Vasculitis; Point-of-Care Ultrasound; Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology; Kidney Lesions Associated with Dysproteinemias; Nephrotic Syndrome; Disaster Nephrology; and Sex, Gender, and Kidney Health

Offers significantly revised content on complement-mediated GN and thrombotic microangiopathies, genetics of kidney disease, and nephrotic syndrome: primary and secondary

Contains hundreds of full-color, high-quality photographs as well as carefully chosen figures, algorithms, and tables that illustrate essential concepts, nuances of clinical presentation and technique, and clinical decision making

Twelve new videos included in the Point-of Care chapter provide expert guidance on technique and interpretation of findings

Features quick reference features such as Key Points boxes in each chapter, and Clinical Relevance boxes that highlight information you must know during a patient visit, such as pertinent physiology or pathophysiology

Includes board review-style questions to help you prepare for certification or recertification

Offers an authoritative, international perspective from a world-renowned editor and contributor team

Provides nephrologists, fellows, renal nurses, and other health care providers with a complete, trustworthy resource, covering basic science, pathophysiology, and diagnosis and treatment