Each chapter opens with 5 to 8 bullet points that provide key learning objectives for the chapter Chapters close with a synopsis that summarizes the content within the chapter Appendices include clinical references and practical tools for the clinician Case studies are presented at the conclusion of the stone classification chapters

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Haewook HanHarvard Vanguard Medical AssociatesDepartment of NephrologyBoston, MA USA
Walter P. MutterNewton-Wellesley HospitalDepartment of NephrologyNewton, MA USA
Samer NasserHarvard Vanguard Medical AssociatesDepartment of NephrologyBoston, MA USA

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This text comprehensively covers the nutritional and medical management and prevention of kidney stones. Sections address types of stones, nutritional risks, medical and pharmaceutical managements, prevention of recurrence, and special consideration of stone risks among specific diseases such as obesity with gastric bypass, chronic kidney disease, and gastric intestinal disorders. Diagnosis of kidney stones, urinalysis and biochemical indices, dietary assessment, and medical nutrition therapy for specific types of kidney stones are also included. In addition, case studies are provided in the appendix. Cutting edge research is also highlighted in regards to pharmaceutical treatments and epidemiological findings in nutrition and kidney stones.

Nutrition in Medical Management of Kidney Stones will be a practical resource for health professionals in the fields of nutrition, nephrology, urology, and general medicine, as well as medical students, resident physicians, and allied health clinicians whose research, practice, and education includes nutrition and kidney stones.

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Part I Overview

1 Epidemiology of Kidney Stones in the U.S.A.

Part II Basics of Kidney stone

2 Pathophysiology of Kidney Stone Formation

3 Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors For Kidney Stones

4 Dietary Risk Factors of Kidney Stones

Part III: Diagnosis and Treatment 5 Evaluation of Patients with Nephrolithiasis (Diagnosis of Nephrolithiasis)

6 Kidney Stone Removal Procedures and Emerging Therapies

Part IV: Prevention, Medical and Nutritional Managements for Different Types of Stones

7 Calcium Stone: Pathophysiology, Prevention and Medical Management

8 Nutritional Management of Calcium Stones

9 Uric Acid Stones: Medical Management

10 Nutritional Management of Uric Acid Stones 11 Struvite Stones

12 Cystine Stones

13 Uknown Stone Types: Medical Management

14 Nutritional Management of Unknown Types of Stones

Part V: Special Consideration

15 Bariatric Surgery and Stone Risk

16 Nephrolithiasis in Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders 17 Gastrointestinal Disease and Stone Risk: Nutritional Management

18 Nephrolithiasis in Chrolinic Kdiney Disease: Medical Management

19 Nephrolithiasis in kidney transplant

20 Nutritional Management of Nephrolithiasis in Chronic Kidney Disease

21 Kidney Stone: Diet, Myth, and Realty

22 Herbal Use in the Nutrition Management of Kidney Stones

23 Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Nephrolithiasis 24 Nephrolithiasis Nutrition Therapy in the Pediatric Population

Part VI: Resources

25 Dietary Database of Oxalates

26 Online and Educational Resources for Kidney Stones

27 Medical Nutrition Therapy and Evidence-Based Practice

28 Nutrition and Kidney Stone Research

Appendix

Content of Appendix

1. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) order

2. Urine test order forms

3. Diet education

4. Cases

5. Oxalate content and internet info

6. Frequenstly Ask Questions (FAQ)