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Renal nursing / by Thomas, Nicola,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The history of dialysis and transplantation -- Applied anatomy and physiology and the renal disease process -- Patient and carer involvement in renal nursing care, education and research -- Psychological perspectives -- Acute kidney injury -- Chronic kidney disease -- Investigations in kidney disease -- Haemodialysis -- Peritoneal dialysis -- Renal transplantation -- Non dialytic options and the role of palliative care -- Renal care in infancy, childhood and early adulthood -- Renal nutrition -- Quality improvement in renal nursing.
Subjects: Kidneys; Kidney Diseases;
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The renal system at a glance / by O'Callaghan, C. A.;
Introduction -- Filtration and blood flow -- Sodium and water -- Potassium -- Acid-base -- Divalent ions--calcium, phosphate and magnesium -- Drugs and genetic disorders -- Glomerular and tubulointerstitial disease -- Systemic conditions and the renal system -- Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease -- Stones, infection and cancer.The Renal System at a Glance is a highly illustrated and practical guide to the structure and function of the kidney, renal, and urinary system. It also covers related disorders and abnormalities, and their treatment.
Subjects: Kidneys; Kidneys.; Kidney; Kidney; Kidney Diseases.;
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Even urologists get kidney stones : an essential guide to kidney stone treatment and prevention / by Goldfischer, Evan.;
Why do I get kidney stones? -- System check -- Initial tests -- What are your odds? -- Made of stone -- Making a diagnosis -- Treating the stones -- Diets and stones."Dr. Goldfischer has first-hand experience with kidney stones (he's had two calcium-based stones), and he is able to apply personal experience, knowledge, and medical expertise to help kidney stone sufferers prevent future stones from occurring. " - Amazon.com
Subjects: Kidneys; Urology.; Kidneys; Kidneys;
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Current diagnosis & treatment. by Lerma, Edgar V.,editor.; Rosner, Mitchell H.,editor.; Perazella, Mark A.,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Approach to the patient with renal disease -- Disorders of extracellular volume: hypovolemia and hypervolemia -- Disorders of water balance: hyponatremia and hypernatremia -- Disorders of potassium balance: hypo- and hyperkalemia -- Acid-base disorders -- Disorders of calcium metabolism: hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia -- Disorders of phosphorus balance: hyperphosphatemia and hypophosphatemia -- Disorders of magnesium balance: hypomagnesemia and hypermagnesemia -- Acute kidney injury -- Hepatorenal syndrome -- Rhabdomyolysis -- Contrast-induced nephropathy -- Tumor lysis syndrome -- Acute kidney injury from therapeutic agents -- NSAIDs and the kidney: acute kidney injury -- Obstructive uropathy -- The kidney in malignancy -- Chronic renal failure and the uremic syndrome -- Anemia and chronic kidney disease -- Cardiovascular disease in chronic kidney disease -- Chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder -- Chronic renal failure and the uremic syndrome: nutritional issues -- Slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease -- Nephrotic syndrome versus nephritic syndrome -- Minimal change disease -- Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis -- Membranous nephropathy -- Immunoglobulin A nephropathy and Henoch-Schönlein purpura --; -- Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis -- Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease (goodpasture disease) -- Bacterial infection-associated glomerulonephritis -- Vasculitides -- Lupus nephritis -- Plasma cell dyscrasias -- Thrombotic microangiopathies -- Glomerular disorders due to infections -- Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis -- Chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis -- Nephrolithiasis -- Primary (essential) hypertension -- Secondary hypertension -- Hypertension in high-risk populations -- Resistant hypertension -- Hypertensive emergencies and urgencies -- Cystic diseases of the kidney -- Familial hematurias: Alport Syndrome and hematuria with thin glomerular basement membranes -- Fabry Disease -- Sickle cell nephropathy -- Hemodialysis -- Peritoneal Dialysis -- Continuous renal replacement therapy -- Kidney transplantation -- Diabetic kidney disease -- Pregnancy and the kidney -- Aging and the kidney -- Interventional nephrology -- Poisonings and intoxications -- Palliative care nephrology -- Clinical pharmacology and the kidney.A practical, up-to-date guide to the diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of kidney conditions and hypertension in adult patients.
Subjects: Kidney Diseases; Kidney Diseases; Hypertension; Hypertension; Nephrology.; Renal hypertension; Renal hypertension;
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Black health matters : the vital facts you must know to protect your health and that of your loved ones / by Walker, Richard W.,Jr.,author.;
The gut-microbiome-brain connection -- Obesity -- Hypertension -- Diabetes -- Cardiovascular disease -- Kidney disease -- Cancer -- The aging process -- Nutrition and diets -- Environmental health -- Sickle cell disease -- Oral health."In Black Health Matters, Dr. Richard W. Walker examples the most common problems facing African Americans today--including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, kidney failure, and more--explains the causes, and offers solutions in the form of healthy diet, exercise, nutritional supplements, and other lifestyle changes. The issue of racism in health is also addressed"--Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: African Americans;
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Managing hypertension : tools to improve health and prevent complications / by Moulton, Sandra A.;
Hypertension: an overview -- Hypertension prevalence -- Cardiovascular disease -- Vitamin D -- Kidney disease -- Stroke and cerebrovascular disease -- Nonpharmacological management for hypertension -- Pharmacological management for hypertension -- Hypertension case stories -- HYpertension: prevalence, consequences, and lifestyle modification factors."Hypertension is a common chronic disease affecting people of different ages, cultural backgrounds and socio-economic statuses. This book provides an up-to-date illustrated overview of hypertension, covering risk factors, increase in prevalence, cultures affected and challenges to treating and managing the disease in specific populations. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for managing hypertension are discussed"--Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-228) and index.
Subjects: Hypertension; Hypertension; Hypertension; Hypertension; Health Behavior.; Antihypertensive Agents;
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Nutrition, Obesity & Eating Disorders Handbook & Resource Guide.
Section One: Studies & Statistics About Nutrition, Obesity & Eating Disorders --Section Two: Conditions Directly Related to Nutrition - Allergies & Nutrition - Diabetes (Type 2) - Eating Disorders - Agencies & Associations - Gastointestinal Disorders - Heart Disease & Nutrition - Hypertension - Kidney Disease & Liver Disease - Obesity - Osteoarthritis & Nutrition - Ulcerative Colitis - Section Three: Conditions Indirectly Related to Nutrition - Cancer - Chronic Pain - Mental Illness - Substance Abuse - Sleep Disorders - Stroke - Thyroid Disease - General Resources - Section Four: Appendix & Indexes - Glossary of Terms - Entry Index - Geographic Index.Table of Contents.This volume is designed to bring together necessary and valuable information for those who are struggling with obesity or eating disorders, and for anyone who wants to learn more about nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. The goal of this volume is to connect readers interested in a healthy lifestyle with solid information about how to help them achieve their healthy living goals. Combines valuable educational material with up-to-date resources, and offers statistics, both national and state, as well as discussions about healthy living, obesity prevention, and how to identify and treat eating disorders.
Subjects: Nutrition; Obesity; Eating disorders;
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Nutritional foundations and clinical applications : a nursing approach / by Grodner, Michele.; Escott-Stump, Sylvia,author.; Dorner, Suzanne,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Wellness nutrition -- Personal and community nutrition -- Digestion, absorption, and metabolism -- Carbohydrates -- Fats -- Protein -- Vitamins -- Water and minerals -- Energy, weight, and fitness -- Nutrition across the life span -- Nutrition assessment and patient care -- Food-related issues -- Nutrition for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract -- Nutrition for disorders of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas -- Nutrition for diabetes mellitus -- Nutrition in metabolic stress: burns, trauma and surgery -- Nutrition for cardiopulmonary diseases -- Nutrition for diseases of the kidneys -- Nutrition for neuro-psychiatric disorders -- Nutrition in cancer and HIV/AIDS.
Subjects: Nurses' Instruction.; Diet therapy.; Nutrition.; Nursing.; Nutrition Therapy; Diet Therapy; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.;
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Williams' basic nutrition and diet therapy / by Nix, Staci.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Food, nutrition, and health -- Carbohydrates -- Fats -- Proteins -- Digestion, absorption, and metabolism -- Energy balance -- Vitamins -- Minerals -- Water balance -- Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation -- Nutrition in infancy, childhood, and adolescence -- Nutrition for adults : the early, middle, and later years -- Community food supply and health -- Food habits and cultural patterns -- Weight management -- Nutrition and physical fitness -- Nutrition care -- Gastrointestinal and accessory organ problems -- Coronary heart disease and hypertension -- Diabetes mellitus -- Kidney disease -- Surgery and nutrition support -- Nutrition support in cancer and AIDS.
Subjects: Diet therapy.; Nutrition.; Nursing.; Diet Therapy.; Feeding Behavior.; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.; Nutritional Requirements.;
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Introduction to human disease : pathophysiology for health professionals / by Loeffler, Agnes Gertrud,1966-author.; Hart, Michael Noel,1938-author.;
"Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Introduction to Human Disease: Pathophysiology for Health Professionals, Seventh Edition provides a broad overview of the most common and important human diseases for students pursuing careers in the health professions. Comprehensive yet accessible, it addresses the aspects of disease epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment that are essential to clinical practice. Key Features: Provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential aspects of human disease, Covers the most common and important human diseases, including mental illnesses, Facilitates learning with chapter objectives, key terms, and practice questions, Includes more than 400 full-color illustrations, photos, and tables"--"Provides an accessibe introduction to the essential aspects of human disease - Addresses the aspects of disease epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment that are essential to clinical practice - Covers the most common and important human diseases, including mental illnesses and nutritional disorders"--Includes bibliographical references and index.Machine generated contents note: -- SectionI An Overview Chapter1 Introduction to Pathology Chapter2 Most Frequent and Significant Diseases Chapter3 Diagnostic Resources SectionII Basic Disease Processes Chapter5 Neoplasia Chapter6 Genetic and Developmental Diseases SectionIII Major Organ-Related Diseases Chapter7 Vascular System and Hemodynamics Chapter8 Heart Chapter9 Hematopoietic System Chapter10 Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Chapter11 Lung Chapter12 Oral Region, Upper Respiratory Tract, and Ear Chapter13 Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter14 Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Chapter15 Kidney, Lower Urinary Tract Chapter16 Male Genital Organs Chapter17 Female Genital Organs Chapter18 Breast Chapter19 Skin Chapter20 Eye Chapter21 Bones and Joints Chapter22 Skeletal Muscle and Peripheral Nerve Chapter23 Central Nervous System Chapter24 Mental Illness Chapter25 Endocrine System SectionIV Multiple Organ System Diseases Chapter26 Infectious Diseases Chapter27 Immunologic Diseases Chapter28 Physical Injury Chapter29 Chemical Injury Chapter30 Nutritional Disorders.
Subjects: Pathology.; Pathologic Processes;
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