Brenner & Rector's The Kidney. 2 Volume Set, 12th Edition

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Nephrology**

Long considered  the definitive reference  for nephrology practitioners and fellows, Brenner and Rector's The Kidney, marks its 50th anniversary with the publication of this 12th Edition. This two-volume masterwork provides  expert, well-illustrated information  on everything from basic science and pathophysiology to clinical best practices, covering the total patient population from preconception to the elderly. More than 200 expert contributors from 20 countries representing six continents provide  a truly global perspective  on the treatment and management of renal diseases.

• Addresses  current issues  such as advancements in the understanding and treatment of glomerular diseases, global considerations in treating and managing kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and kidney transplantation
• Includes  new chapters  on Infection-related Glomerulonephritis IgA Nephropathy and IgA Vasculitis Point-of-Care Ultrasound Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology Kidney Lesions Associated with Dysproteinemias Nephrotic Syndrome Disaster Nephrology and Sex, Gender, and Kidney Health
• Offers  significantly revised content  on complement-mediated GN and thrombotic microangiopathies, genetics of kidney disease, and nephrotic syndrome: primary and secondary
• Contains  hundreds of full-color, high-quality photographs  as well as carefully chosen figures, algorithms, and tables that illustrate essential concepts, nuances of clinical presentation and technique, and clinical decision making
• Twelve  new videos  included in the Point-of Care chapter provide expert guidance on technique and interpretation of findings
• Features  quick reference features  such as Key Points boxes in each chapter, and Clinical Relevance boxes that highlight information you must know during a patient visit, such as pertinent physiology or pathophysiology
• Includes  board review-style questions  to help you prepare for certification or recertification
• Offers an  authoritative, international perspective  from a world-renowned editor and contributor team
• Provides nephrologists, fellows, renal nurses, and other health care providers with a  complete, trustworthy resource,  covering basic science, pathophysiology, and diagnosis and treatment
• An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date