Urinary Tract and Kidney Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook (Health Reference Series)

Like others in this series, this volume presents documents and excerpts from publications issued by numerous government agencies and private organizations, thus assembling basic consumer health information in an accessible, thematically arranged (and indexed) format. After an overview of how the urinary system works, the selections cover preventive, statistical, diagnostic, treatment, and research information on kidney and urinary tract disorders in adults and children. Financial aspects of dialysis and kidney transplants are also covered. The volume concludes with a glossary, further reading, and organizational resources. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)