Renal Pathophysiology The Essentials Author:Burton D. Rose, Helmut G. Rennke This book contains black-and-white illustrations. — This text represents a thorough and integrated presentation of the pathology and physiology of the renal system, including clinical application through case presentations and discussions. The contents unite complete explanations facilitated by chapter introductions, tables, figures, and self-eva... more »luation with questions and answers. The purpose is to encourage active student involvement in the learning process, emphasizing disease mechanisms rather than passively focusing on a list of etiologies, differential diagnosis, and treatment of disease. In view of the current shift in didactic teaching to more interactive and self-directed learning, this book provides a much-needed source and primarily meets its overall objective.
This text appropriately targets first-and second-year medical students and additionally provides a useful resource for students in their clinical years. The authors are credible and solid in this specific area. The quantity and quality of the figures are appropriate for the content; their large size and simplicity allow for optimal usefulness and quick reference. The figure legends are somewhat lengthy. The majority of the references represent recent and pertinent subject matter. The table of contents and index are adequate. The book's overall appearance is simple but eye-catching. This text provides a useful and concise resource for medical students during their basic science and clinical years. It addresses the current issue of increasing self-directed learning and provides valuable integration of subject material with clinical application.« less