Increasingly, medicine in general and nephrology specifically is based on clinical trials and verifiable presumption. Still, however, much of everyday clinical practice is the consensus of pundits and experts unable to validate their suggestions beyond personal bias.
In this unique volume, several core beliefs in renal medicine are examined and challenged. Starting as assignments for nephrology fellows, this book grew out of surprising `revelations' indicating that `the emperor has no clothes'.
The book is suitable as a stimulus for provocative discussions for nephrologists, internists, house staff, and medical students.
Increasingly, medicine in general and nephrology specifically is based on clinical trials and verifiable presumption. Still, however, much of everyday clinical practice is the consensus of pundits and experts unable to validate their suggestions beyond personal bias.
In this unique volume, several core beliefs in renal medicine are examined and challenged. Starting as assignments for nephrology fellows, this book grew out of surprising `revelations' indicating that `the emperor has no clothes'.
The book is suitable as a stimulus for provocative discussions for nephrologists, internists, house staff, and medical students.
1. Urinary tract infection can lead to ESRD; I. Anees.2. Kidney donation does not jeopardize function in the remaining kidney; D.J. Wolde.3. Hypertension imposes a risk of chronic kidney failure; M. Mansour.4. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) are superior to other antihypertensive drugs because of their renoprotective properties; M.O. Salifu.5. Dietary protein restriction slows progression of renal insufficiency; M. Brunson.6. Plasmapheresis is beneficial in some renal disorders; L.J. Macey.7. Urinary tract infection is more prevalent in diabetes; I. Anees.8. Type 1 diabetes is more likely than type 2 diablSç
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