Moving Points in Nephrology: Festschrift in Honor of Geoffrey M. Berlyne on the occasion of his 60th birthday

Dedicated to Geoffrey Berlyne on the occasion of his 60th birthday, this volume highlights the diverse areas in nephrology where Professor Berlyne has made a lasting impact and describes the current state of the art in these areas. Authored by leading international specialists, the 17 articles focus on the conservative management of renal failure, the pathophysiology of uremia, dialysis, aluminum and other trace metal studies, metabolic bone disease and divalent cation metabolism, as well as a range of other topics from urinary concentrating mechanisms to economic issues in nephrology. Stimulating and clearly written, this book will be appreciated by all those wishing to keep up-to-date with contemporary issues in the pathophysiology and treatment of kidney disease.