Authors:Claudio Ronco, Dinna N. Cruz,
Publisher: S. Karger AG (Switzerland)
Keywords: contributions, nephrology, trials, clinical, basic, research, hemodialysis
Number of Pages: 277
Published: 2008-05-31
List price: $198.00
ISBN-10: 3805585667
ISBN-13: 9783805585668

The field of hemodialysis is subject to constant transformations due to continuous advances in techniques, biomaterials and devices. Based on international surveys, objective evaluations of experts and recent clinical trials, the publication at hand pays special attention to the physiological aspects of treatments as well as practical questions in the dialysis unit. Taking into account recent developments, an international group of contributors addresses issues related to vascular access, epidemiology, inflammation, fluid management, uremic toxicity, treatment efficacy, advanced techniques, ca

Authors:J. R. Garrett, Jorgen Ekstrom, L. C. Anderson,
Publisher: S. Karger AG (Switzerland)
Keywords: frontiers, oral, physiology, secretion, gland, mechanisms, salivary, neural
Number of Pages: 236
Published: 1999-12
List price: $109.25
ISBN-10: 3805568800
ISBN-13: 9783805568807

Saliva is essential for oral health and influences all events in the mouth. In 1850, Ludwig discovered that automatic nerve impulses evoke salivary secretion and all work since has shown that the nerves normally control the flow and protein output of saliva. This publication, written by international experts, is devoted to the neuroglandular mechanisms of this control. The chapters contained deal with: the intimate details of the nerves and their different transmitters in the glands; central connections of the glandular nerves; receptors in the glands; nerve-induced glandular secretion of prot

Author: Edwin J. Blalock
Publisher: S. Karger AG (Switzerland)
Keywords: volume, immunology, chemical, neuroimmunoendocrinology
Number of Pages: 228
Published: 1997-10
List price: $194.00
ISBN-10: 3805565240
ISBN-13: 9783805565240

Offers an authoritative update on advances in knowledge of the molecular, structural, and cellular bases of bidirectional communication between the immune and neuroendocrine systems. The eight invited chapters review current evidence that the immune system produces and responds to neuroendocrine peptide hormones and neuro transmitters; that the nervous system produces and responds to cytokines; that the immune system can regulate the neuroendocrine system and vice versa; that the immune system is innervated; and that the neuroendocrine and immune systems share a set of hormone and cytokine rec

Authors:Claudio Ronco Vicenza, G. LA Greca,
Publisher: S. Karger AG (Switzerland)
Keywords: rom, nephrology, contributions, technology, hemodialysis
Number of Pages: 450
Published: 2002-06
List price: $248.75
ISBN-10: 3805574231
ISBN-13: 9783805574235

Type-2 diabetic nephropathy is one of the major long-term microvascular complications occurring in nearly 40 per cent of diabetic patients in Japan. The purpose of this book is to review recent work on the genetic background, pathogenesis and treatment of this disorder and to provide the most up-to-date findings on these subjects in Japan. The pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy includes both metabolic and/or hemodynamic factors, as well as renal hypertrophy. Hyperglycemia is necessary, but not sufficient, for its initiation and progression: The toxicity of persistent hyperglycemia results fr

Authors:Claudio Ronco, Nathan W. Levin,
Publisher: S. Karger AG (Switzerland)
Keywords: access, contributions, nephrology, dialysis, peritoneal, vascular, hemodialysis
Number of Pages: 472
Published: 2003-11
List price: $248.75
ISBN-10: 380557651X
ISBN-13: 9783805576512

All you need to know about vascular and peritoneal access techniques Recent developments have spurred a renewed interest in novel solutions to access the patient circulation, mainly concentrating on vascular access for renal replacement therapies and on peritoneal dialysis access. Starting with the epidemiology, the focus then shifts to the evolution of new techniques and monitoring procedures with regard to hemodialysis, which are discussed and evaluated. Attention is also paid to the new biomaterials available, concentrating on their improved biocompatibility and surface characteristics. As

Author: David Benezra
Publisher: S. Karger AG (Switzerland)
Keywords: ophthalmology, developments, update, uveitis
Number of Pages: 216
Published: 1999-10
List price: $195.00
ISBN-10: 3805568916
ISBN-13: 9783805568913

In this publication, contributors from all over the world elucidate the ocular phenomenon of uveitis (intraocular inflammation) from different points of view. It features summaries of the knowledge along with detailed outlooks regarding the possibilities of future developments in clinical and basic sciences. The practising ophthalmologist as well as the internist should find the book a practical guide on treatment methods for uveitis, and a realistic look at future avenues.

Author: Nobuhiro Fusetani
Publisher: S. Karger AG (Switzerland)
Keywords: sea, drugs
Number of Pages: 158
Published: 2000-09
List price: $121.00
ISBN-10: 3805570988
ISBN-13: 9783805570985

Marine organisms have attracted much attention as potential sources for drugs over recent years. This timely book covers the discovery, development and production of drugs from marine bacteria, fungi, microalgae, sponges and opisthobranch mollusks. A recent highlight of marine natural product research described here is the development of a painkilling drug from the venom of a sea snail. Detailed accounts are also given on a novel anticancer drug, which was first isolated from a sponge, and a potential antiosteoporotic drug of hexacoral origin. The main challenge for future new drugs from the s