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Now in full color for the first time, the third edition of the Handbook of Pediatric Urology helps you better understand the diagnosis and treatment of all major urologic disorders and conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. A new third editor, Dr. Jeffery A. Stock--Director of Pediatric Urology at Kravis Children's Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York--and over 25 contributors provide thorough, concise coverage of the entire field, making this quick-reference ideal for bedside use as well as deep-dive research.   * New chapters cover robotics, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, and sexually transmitted diseases in adolescence. * Updated with new content on robotic surgery, ultrasound, congenital anomalies, reflux, urinary tract infection, and other disorders. * Each disease- or condition-specific chapter is structured similarly, addressing genetics, treatment options (including surgery), post-treatment care, and other key topics. * Ebook features case studies--with explanations--and patient education material. * Serves as a handy quick-reference for commonly used medications--including dosing, valuing, and formulae. * Perfect for a range of readers: pediatric urologists, urology residents, medical students, residents, nurses, and physician assistants. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience with Enhanced Video, Audio and Interactive Capabilities! * Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. * Customize for your language, including right-to-left reading, vertical writing, and enhanced annotation in over 30 languages. * Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. * Adapt for unique reading needs, supporting learning disabilities, visual/auditory impairments, second-language or literacy challenges, and more.

Revised and updated by experts in both nephrology and clinical nutrition, this seventh edition of Handbook of Nutrition and the Kidney provides practical and clinically relevant information for addressing the nutritional needs of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease. Concise yet in-depth, the book is packed with tables and charts in every chapter, and outlines detailed and daily nutritional requirements, including proteins, vitamins, minerals, lipids, other fatty acids, and more.Features:Useful for physicians, dietitians, nurses, and anyone who works with patients afflicted by chronic kidney disease (CKD), hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), and kidney transplants.Each chapter contains tables and figures that visually demonstrate nutritional principles and enable you to find essential information quickly.Presents easy-to-follow sample menus with lists of ingredients and dietary recommendations.Chapters cover the affects of kidney disease on metabolism and hormonal function, nutritional approaches to caring for different patient types, an overview of nutritional biochemistry and digestive physiology in healthy adults, and more.Includes guidelines and requirements for people with hypertension.Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time —providing a seamless reading experience online or offline.Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks.Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design.The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click.