Main description:

This book presents contributions from leading international experts in the field of nephrology. Each chapter is independent and discusses nephrology in the author's country, including the history of nephrology development, kidney disease epidemiology, clinical nephrology, dialysis practice in acute and chronic renal failure settings (hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, peritoneal dialysis), pediatric nephrology, and kidney transplantation. In addition, the book covers topics such as the job market for nephrologists, reimbursement, nephrology education, and the number of professionals in the private and public sectors.

With 53 chapters and more than 300 authors from all continents offering a unique perspective on nephrology practice, it provides a much-needed information source for nephrologists around the globe. The reader will be able to travel through "Nephrology Worldwide", a pleasant reading experience with not only relevant information and updated data, but also a comprehensive look at the history, countries' peculiarities, and a critical analysis of the scenario of nephrology and renal replacement therapy. A valuable resource for healthcare professionals and other stakeholders interested in learning about the status quo of Nephrology Worldwide.

"Both the failings and the successes are outlined in a way that should make this book a compelling read, not just for the well-informed renal physician, but also for planners and policy makers whose thinking and actions are integral to the way we practice medicine." - Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe, Nephrologist and 2019 Nobel Prize Winner

More information on the Nephrology Worldwide initiative can be found at www.nephrologyworldwide.com.

Contents:

Nephrology Worldwide: the Vision, the Project, and the MissionNephrology Worldwide: a Perspective from the International Society of NephrologyNephrology in the Democratic Republic of the CongoNephrology in EthiopiaNephrology in NigeriaNephrology in South AfricaNephrology in UgandaNephrology in CanadaNephrology in MexicoNephrology in the United States of AmericaNephrology in CubaNephrology in ArgentinaNephrology in BoliviaNephrology in BrazilNephrology in ChileNephrology in UruguayNephrology in VenezuelaNephrology in BangladeshNephrology in IndiaNephrology in PakistanNephrology in ChinaNephrology in JapanNephrology in CambodiaNephrology in IndonesiaNephrology in MalaysiaNephrology in SingaporeNephrology in ThailandNephrology in IranNephrology in IsraelNephrology in the Sultanate of OmanNephrology in Saudi ArabiaNephrology in TurkeyNephrology in United Arab EmiratesNephrology in AlbaniaNephrology in BulgariaNephrology in CroatiaNephrology in the Czech RepublicNephrology in PolandNephrology in RussiaNephrology in UkraineNephrology in DenmarkNephrology in FranceNephrology in GreeceNephrology in ItalyNephrology in IrelandNephrology in the NetherlandsNephrology in PortugalNephrology in the United KingdomNephrology in SpainNephrology in SwedenNephrology in SwitzerlandNephrology in AustraliaNephrology in New Zealand