Nephrology Archives - The Medical Media Review

Hematuria: An Approach

26 July, 20158 November, 2012 by Mark Yoffe, MD

Etiology Traumatic: exercise, Foley catheterization, nephrolithiasis, coitus Infectious: urinary tract infections Malignant: bladder, kidney, prostate Vascular: renal infarct, renal vein thrombosis, sickle cell disease and trait Toxic: cyclophosphamide, antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, NSAIDS Spurious: menses Workup Step 1: discontinue offenders Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents Hemorrhagic cystitis: isophosphamide, cyclophosphamide, radiation therapy, methotrexate stone forming agents: loop diuretics, anticonvulsants, … Read more

Opening Salvo! The Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-base Companion, by Sarah Faubel and Joel Topf

1 October, 201410 May, 2011 by Mark Yoffe, MD

The Fluid, Electrolyte And Acid-base Companion, 1999 (with 2011 updates?), by Sarah Faubel and Joel Topf, is an outstanding nephrology text and workbook. It is beautifully illustrated, and boasts an excellent blend of basic and clinical science. It is easily one of the finest medical books ever published. Best of all, the entire book can be download free of charge at Dr. … Read more