Announcing the newly updated Sixth Edition of a classic text that was a 2001 Brandon-Hill Selection. Geared to residents and fellows in nephrology, internal medicine, and other specialties, this text bridges the gap between basic and clinical sciences for the many disorders associated with electrolyte imbalances and kidney dysfunction. This edition has been thoroughly revised by world-renowned contributors to reflect the past five years' advances, especially in genetics and molecular biology. Each chapter begins with normal function and pathophysiology and quickly moves to clinical conditions and treatment. Numerous illustrations, tables, charts, and graphs make complex subjects understandable. Up-to-date references are also included.