Pathogenetic and therapeutic aspects of chronic renal failure [based on an International Workshop, "Chronic Renal Failure: Pathogenetic and Therapeutic Aspects", held in Berlin in May 1996

Based on the proceedings of the International Workshop on Nephrology held recently in Berlin, Germany, this outstanding volume presents the latest research and clinical findings on the pathophysiology of chronic renal failure essential for the development of new therapeutic approaches. The book contains black-and-white illustrations. Based on the proceedings of the International Workshop on Nephrology held recently in Berlin, Germany. This book presents the research and clinical findings on the pathophysiology of chronic renal failure essential for the development of therapeutic approaches. Early studies showing that patients with chronic renal insufficiency and severe uremia improved symptomatically when dietary protein was restricted provided the initial rationale for dietary therapy (1,2).