The book provides a broad review of kidney diseases with regard to symptoms, investigation and treatment. It deals with a variety of clinical entities such as glomerulonephritis, renal stones, hypertension, urinary infection and renal failure. Chapters on dialysis and transplantation highlighting local incidence and statistics have been included. The current concepts and therapies of kidney diseases as well as latest statistics on kidney diseases are also covered.
Presently, there are several books in the market written by authors in the West, but these do not adequately cover the knowledge and experience of the patterns of renal diseases in the Asia-Pacific region.
Written in a clear and concise style, this textbook will serve a useful and practical guide for medical students and doctors preparing for their higher examinations.