International Yearbook of Nephrology 1991

Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Endothelin and Endothelium-Derived Relaxing Factor in the Control of Glomerular Filtration and Renal Blood Flow....Pages 3-19
Role of Glomerular Growth Promoters in Progression of Renal Disease.....Pages 21-45
Reactive Oxygen Species and Renal Injury....Pages 47-69
Front Matter....Pages 71-71
Changing Views on the Treatment of Glomerulonephritis....Pages 73-95
Plasma Exchange for Renal Disease....Pages 97-119
Albumin Metabolism in the Nephrotic Syndrome. Implications for Patient Management....Pages 121-138
Front Matter....Pages 139-139
Current Recommendation for First Line Therapy of Uncomplicated Hypertension....Pages 141-157
Front Matter....Pages 159-159
Risk Factors for Progression of Renal Insufficiency in Diabetic Nephropathy: Therapeutic Implications....Pages 161-175
Front Matter....Pages 177-177
Causes, Consequences, and Treatment of Hyperlipidemia in Patients with Renal Disease....Pages 179-196
Front Matter....Pages 197-197
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection, and Dialysis....Pages 199-218
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis in Diabetic End Stage Renal Disease....Pages 219-239
Evaluation of Central Nervous System Function in Dialysis Patients. a Practical Approach with Implications for Selection and Modification of Treatment Modalities....Pages 241-256
Front Matter....Pages 257-257
Renal and Pancreas Transplantation in Diabetic Chronic Uremic Patients....Pages 259-274
Front Matter....Pages 275-275
Accurate Measurement of Glomerular Filtration Rate....Pages 277-290
Back Matter....Pages 291-301