Clinical Nephrology (Second Edition)

Woo Keng Thye

This textbook on renal medicine is the first local book on the subject. This second, revised edition of the book, first published in 1991, provides a broad review of kidney disease 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. Also included are current concepts and therapies of kidney diseases and statistics on kidney diseases. Written in a clear and concise style, this textbook should serve as a useful and practical guide for medical students and doctors preparing for their higher examinations.

WOO Keng Thye is Chairman of the National Medical Research Council, Singapore. He is also Emeritus Consultant and Advisor at the Department of Renal Medicine, National University of Singapore.

publication year: 2002
360 pages
ISBN: 978-9812-38-085-2  Paperback  US$15.00  S$20.00

A joint imprint with World Scientific.