Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, 7th Edition

By: Richard J. Johnson, Jurgen Floege, and Marcello Tonelli 

ISBN: 9780323825924 

Publication Date: April 4, 2023 

Reviewer: Mark Cason Rudy, MD (University of Kentucky College of Medicine) 

Description 

This book covers key aspects of pathogenesis, management, and treatment of kidney diseases. The eBook offers digital access to images and videos of the content. This seventh edition updates the previous version, which was published in 2018. 

Purpose 

The book’s purpose is to serve as a resource for preparing for boards, diagnosing, and managing kidney disease, and reviewing the pathogenesis and treatment of kidney disease. These are worthy objectives, necessary for the field of nephrology. The availability of print and online formats adds value by enhancing access to images and videos which improve comprehension of the material. 

Audience 

According to the authors, the book’s intended audience is nephrology fellows and practicing nephrologists. It also includes students, residents, and other specialists such as renal pathologists, both novices and experts alike. The book meets the needs of its intended audience. The authors are indeed credible authorities on the subject, as they are recognized experts in the field of nephrology. 

Features 

The book discusses all of nephrology, which is a vast field. The best aspects of the book are the explanations, written in a way that is comprehendible to nephrologists-in-training. The pictures and graphics are of excellent quality. 

One shortcoming of the book is that, occasionally, the information is not completely updated to current practice guidelines. 

Assessment 

This is a superior-quality book and an excellent resource for the intended audience of nephrology trainees. The vast amount of new research and changes in practice guidelines in the field of nephrology necessitates frequent updates to prior editions. Therefore, this seventh edition is justified, it updates the previous version published approximately five years prior. 

©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Mark Cason Rudy, MD (University of Kentucky College of Medicine): Doody’s Score: 99 – 5 Stars! 

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