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Our collection of 34 books.

  • Advances in Nephropathy
    Advances in Nephropathy
    Edited by Thomas Rath
    ISBN 978-1-78984-236-4, Print ISBN 978-1-78984-235-7,
    Edited Volume
    214 pages, October, 2018
    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a world-wide known disease affecting up to 4% of the population with increasing figures in developing countries. Life expectancy of patients affected by CKD is shortened compared to the overall population and only a mi ...
  • Evolving Strategies in Peritoneal Dialysis
    Evolving Strategies in Peritoneal Dialysis
    Edited by Edward T. Zawada, Jr.
    ISBN 978-1-78923-533-3, Print ISBN 978-1-78923-532-6,
    Edited Volume
    114 pages, August, 2018
    Evolving Strategies in Peritoneal Dialysis is intended as a concise compilation of articles designed to understand the basics of the current practice of the most cost-effective form of life support for patients with end-stage renal disease who requir ...
  • Urinary Tract Infection - The Result of the Strength of the Pathogen, or the Weakness of the Host
    Urinary Tract Infection - The Result of the Strength of the Pathogen, or the Weakness of the Host
    Edited by Tomas Jarzembowski, Agnieszka Daca and Maria Alicja Dębska-Ślizień
    ISBN 978-1-78923-375-9, Print ISBN 978-1-78923-374-2,
    Edited Volume
    126 pages, June, 2018
    Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a problem so common and so significant in routine clinical practice that accurate diagnostics are especially important. In particular, complicated UTI is associated with an increased rate of therapy failures, as a res ...
  • Chronic Kidney Disease - from Pathophysiology to Clinical Improvements
    Chronic Kidney Disease - from Pathophysiology to Clinical Improvements
    Edited by Thomas Rath
    ISBN 978-953-51-3844-0, Print ISBN 978-953-51-3843-3,
    Edited Volume
    306 pages, February, 2018
    Known worldwide, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disease that affects up to 4% of the population with increasing figures also in the developing countries. Life expectancy of patients affected by CKD is shortened compared to the overall population, ...
  • Sexual Dysfunction
    Sexual Dysfunction
    Edited by Berend Olivier
    ISBN 978-953-51-3264-6, Print ISBN 978-953-51-3263-9,
    Edited Volume
    104 pages, June, 2017
    Sexual dysfunctions have a high prevalence in males and females, and an increase in research into its backgrounds, causes and treatment is clearly visible. Characterization of sexual dysfunctions is complex and often needs extensive clinical, psychol ...
  • Bladder Cancer - Management of NMI and Muscle-Invasive Cancer
    Bladder Cancer - Management of NMI and Muscle-Invasive Cancer
    Edited by M. Hammad Ather
    ISBN 978-953-51-3078-9, Print ISBN 978-953-51-3077-2,
    Edited Volume
    136 pages, April, 2017
    Bladder cancer is one of the most exciting urological cancers. It exists in two forms - non-muscle-invasive (NMI) and muscle-invasive (MI) disease. The difference in the clinical picture has been the focus of significant research in defining the mole ...
  • Synopsis in the Management of Urinary Incontinence
    Synopsis in the Management of Urinary Incontinence
    Edited by Ammar Alhasso and Holly Bekarma
    ISBN 978-953-51-2932-5, Print ISBN 978-953-51-2931-8,
    Edited Volume
    110 pages, February, 2017
    The prevalence of urinary incontinence increases with age. It has recognised social and psychological impact on individuals as well as a financial implication to individuals and healthcare systems. The book attempt to discuss the assessment of urinar ...
  • Some Special Problems in Peritoneal Dialysis
    Some Special Problems in Peritoneal Dialysis
    Edited by Robert Ekart
    ISBN 978-953-51-2599-0, Print ISBN 978-953-51-2598-3,
    Edited Volume
    162 pages, September, 2016
    This book covers some special issues relevant to peritoneal dialysis and is a guide to the clinical practice of peritoneal dialysis. A team of international experts presents the latest information about novel peritoneal solutions, pharmacological pre ...