Book Review: No More Kidney Stones

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 6, 262 - 266, 15.11.2024

Hülya Gözde Önal

https://doi.org/10.19127/bshealthscience.1538574

Öz

The book "No more kidney stones" is a significant work for understanding the complex world of kidney stone disease. It provides comprehensive information from the formation of kidney stones to treatment options, offering essential guidance for both patients and healthcare professionals. The book emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach by detailing modern medications and surgical interventions, as well as the roles of various medical specialties in the treatment of kidney stones. The authors aim to raise awareness and develop more effective methods in the treatment of kidney stone disease. The sections cover the formation, symptoms, and treatment methods of kidney stones, diet and lifestyle changes, risk factors, modern medical interventions, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches. The book presents a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for kidney stone disease. It offers scientifically based guidance, emphasizing the complexity of the disease and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to its management. The importance of customized diagnostic and treatment approaches according to patients' individual characteristics is detailed in each section. The book serves as a valuable reference for anyone seeking information on kidney stone disease, providing practical information for clinical practice. This work enhances nephrologists' professional competence by offering extensive and in-depth knowledge, allowing them to develop a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of kidney stone disease.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Kidney stone, Kidney disease, Nephrology, Book review

Kaynakça

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